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28 March 2024

Yas Marina Circuit launches new triathlon event

After emerging from a swim in the marina, competitors will cycle on the track and complete a run around the Yas Marina Circuit. (SUPPLIED)

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Yas Marina Circuit, venue of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix, announced the launch of a new triathlon event on January 14 aptly title Tri Yas.
This will be the first time a triathlon has been held at a Formula One circuit with the first competitors to sign up for it diving into the waters at Yas Marina on Sunday morning.
It is hoped that those who sign up will also use Tri Yas as a ‘warm-up’ for the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon 2011, which will be held on March 12.
Troy Watson, Yas Marina Circuit’s Operations Venue Manager and spokesman for Tri Yas, said: “People are used to seeing the world’s most exciting motorsports events at Yas Marina Circuit but this will help open the facility up to the community for something a bit different.”
Watson, himself a keen triathlete and triathlon coach, added: “The way Tri Yas has been designed will appeal to everyone from the most accomplished triathletes, who have been waiting for an Olympic-distance triathlon in the UAE, to people who are generally interested in fitness and want to try out the shorter distances or the relay.”
After emerging from a swim in the marina, 450 competitors will cycle on the track and complete a run around the home of the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in a spectacular event that promises a great experience for participants and spectators alike.
Tri Yas competitors can take part in the full Olympic distance or the half-length sprint option. People can also form relay teams - with one participant completing the swim and friends or colleagues taking up the baton for the cycle and the run.
Those taking part will be encouraged to bring friends and family to join the community of Abu Dhabi in a day-long festival of fun that will surround the event. 
People interested in taking part can get further information and book their place by visiting www.yasmarinacircuit.ae.