Extensive highlights from the opening stage of the 2016 World Series. Many of the world's top triathletes fight for points towards qualification for the Olympic Games in Rio.
Extensive highlights and reaction from Abu Dhabi, which hosts the opening stage of the 2016 nine-leg World Series.
Many of the world's top triathletes are fighting for points towards qualification for the Olympic Games in Rio, including 2015's Abu Dhabi men's winner Mario Mola. Fellow Spaniard Javier Gomez was beginning his pursuit of a sixth world title, while Great Britain's Olympic gold and bronze medallists Alistair and Jonny Brownlee both opted not to compete after battling injuries for much of the year.
In the women's race, Britain's double world champion Helen Jenkins is up against the current Olympic champion Nicola Spirig and world number three Sarah True from the USA.
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Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Sarah Richardson |
Broadcasts
- Sun 6 Mar 2016 13:00±«Óãtv Two except Scotland
- Sun 6 Mar 2016 19:00±«Óãtv Two Scotland
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