Kidney donors compete in Dubai triathlon - in pictures


  • As part of a team of kidney donors, Doug Cutchins, right, will swim 1,500m as Walid Al Otaibi, left, takes on the 10km run, while Jordan Bickerstaffe, not pictured, will cycle 40km during the Mamzar Triathlon on Sunday. Photo: Doug Cutchins
    As part of a team of kidney donors, Doug Cutchins, right, will swim 1,500m as Walid Al Otaibi, left, takes on the 10km run, while Jordan Bickerstaffe, not pictured, will cycle 40km during the Mamzar Triathlon on Sunday. Photo: Doug Cutchins
  • Cutchins swims, runs or cycles daily and says he lives a normal life after donating a kidney to a friend 23 years ago. Photo: Doug Cutchins
    Cutchins swims, runs or cycles daily and says he lives a normal life after donating a kidney to a friend 23 years ago. Photo: Doug Cutchins
  • Cutchins has run 12 marathons, completed two Ironman triathlons and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro – all on one kidney. Photo: Doug Cutchins
    Cutchins has run 12 marathons, completed two Ironman triathlons and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro – all on one kidney. Photo: Doug Cutchins
  • Bickerstaffe says there is no feeling in the world that can surpass donating an organ to save a life. Photo: Jordan Bickerstaffe
    Bickerstaffe says there is no feeling in the world that can surpass donating an organ to save a life. Photo: Jordan Bickerstaffe
  • Motorcross enthusiast Bickerstaffe says becoming an organ donor pushes a person to make changes to their lifestyle. Photo: Jordan Bickerstaffe
    Motorcross enthusiast Bickerstaffe says becoming an organ donor pushes a person to make changes to their lifestyle. Photo: Jordan Bickerstaffe
  • Al Otaibi says setting goals to stay fit is key and donating an organ is not an obstacle to a healthy life. Photo: Walid Alotaibi
    Al Otaibi says setting goals to stay fit is key and donating an organ is not an obstacle to a healthy life. Photo: Walid Alotaibi
  • Al Otaibi took up running and has completed three marathons after donating his kidney to his sister. Photo: Walid Alotaibi
    Al Otaibi took up running and has completed three marathons after donating his kidney to his sister. Photo: Walid Alotaibi