• Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2013: Elite female long distance triathletes exit the water during the swim section of the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in Abu Dhabi on March 2, 2013. Christopher Pike / The National
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2013: Elite female long distance triathletes exit the water during the swim section of the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in Abu Dhabi on March 2, 2013. Christopher Pike / The National
  • The Elite male long distance triathletes exit the water while attempting to take the gear off for the next module. Christopher Pike / The National
    The Elite male long distance triathletes exit the water while attempting to take the gear off for the next module. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Fredrick Van Lierde of Belgium leads the pack past the Yas Island F1 circuit in the long distance course. Christopher Pike / The National
    Fredrick Van Lierde of Belgium leads the pack past the Yas Island F1 circuit in the long distance course. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Alistair Brownlee went off the route for a while but recovered to win the short course. Christopher Pike / The National
    Alistair Brownlee went off the route for a while but recovered to win the short course. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Alistair Brownlee of Britain, the Olympic champion, approaches the finish line of the short course. Christopher Pike / The National
    Alistair Brownlee of Britain, the Olympic champion, approaches the finish line of the short course. Christopher Pike / The National
  • A close supporter encourages a triathlete. Christopher Pike / The National
    A close supporter encourages a triathlete. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Fredrick van Lierde of Belgium celebrates racing to victory in Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
    Fredrick van Lierde of Belgium celebrates racing to victory in Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
  • The 1-2-3: Fredrick van Lierde of Belgium flanked by Eneko Llanos of Spain, left, and Tyler Butterfield of Australia. Christopher Pike / The National
    The 1-2-3: Fredrick van Lierde of Belgium flanked by Eneko Llanos of Spain, left, and Tyler Butterfield of Australia. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Michelle Vesterby of Denmark is disappointed after finishing third in the female long distance. Christopher Pike / The National
    Michelle Vesterby of Denmark is disappointed after finishing third in the female long distance. Christopher Pike / The National

In pictures: 2013 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon


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