• Mario Mola of Spain in action during the Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi on March 5, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
    Mario Mola of Spain in action during the Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi on March 5, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
  • Jodie Stimpson from Great Britain finishing first in Elite Women 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
    Jodie Stimpson from Great Britain finishing first in Elite Women 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
  • (L to R) Ashley Gentle of Australia (bronze), Jodie Stimpson of Great Britain (gold) and Helen Jenkins of Great Britain (bronze) celebrate on the podium after the Elite Women’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi on March 5, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
    (L to R) Ashley Gentle of Australia (bronze), Jodie Stimpson of Great Britain (gold) and Helen Jenkins of Great Britain (bronze) celebrate on the podium after the Elite Women’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi on March 5, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
  • Women gets on to their cycling track in Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
    Women gets on to their cycling track in Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
  • Women cycling in Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
    Women cycling in Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
  • Women start swimming in Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
    Women start swimming in Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
  • HH Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa takes part in the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi on March 5, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
    HH Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa takes part in the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi on March 5, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
  • (L to R) Richard Murray of South Africa (silver), Mario Mola of Spain (gold) and Joao Silva of Portugal (bronze) pose on the podium after the Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi on March 5, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
    (L to R) Richard Murray of South Africa (silver), Mario Mola of Spain (gold) and Joao Silva of Portugal (bronze) pose on the podium after the Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi on March 5, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
  • The Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi starts on March 5, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
    The Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi starts on March 5, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
  • HH Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa takes part in the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi on March 5, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
    HH Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa takes part in the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi on March 5, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
  • Jodie Stimpson of Great Britain leaves the water during the Elite Women’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi on March 5, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
    Jodie Stimpson of Great Britain leaves the water during the Elite Women’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi on March 5, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
  • Mario Mola from Spain finishing first in Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
    Mario Mola from Spain finishing first in Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
  • Men running in Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
    Men running in Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
  • Men start swimming in Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
    Men start swimming in Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
  • Men cycling in Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
    Men cycling in Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
  • Men cycling in Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National
    Men cycling in Elite Men’s 2016 ITU World Triathlon yesterday on Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club on Breakwaters. Ravindranath K / The National

Sport

Mario Mola and Jodie Stimpson win ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi – in pictures

Liz Claus

March 05, 2016

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Mario Mola overcame a slow swim-stage and a 15-second time penalty to retain the men's elite crown in the Abu Dhabi leg of the ITU World Triathlon on Saturday.

However, the women’s event produced a completely new podium finish following a crash on the bikes that took out several of the main contenders.

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