ITU World Triathlon Series 2017

Abu Dhabi hosts the opening round of the World Triathlon Series – with 2016 men’s champion Mario Mola facing tough competition from South Africa’s Henri Schoeman and the Brownlee brothers from Great Britain

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Alistair Brownlee (L) and Jonathan Brownlee GBR Olympic gold and silver medallists

Competition elements Swim 1500m

SEASON SCHEDULE Two new cities join series, with Montreal upgraded from World Cup status,
and Rotterdam hosting Grand Final

Flora Duffy BER Women’s overall World Champion

Cycle 40km

*Sprint distance, half-size course

Run 10km

Mario Mola ESP Men’s overall World Champion

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1 Abu Dhabi Mar 3-4

2 Gold Coast* Apr 8-9

3 Yokohama May 13-14

4 Leeds Jun 10-11

5 Hamburg* Jul 15-16

6 Edmonton Jul 28-29

7 Montreal Aug 5-6

8 Stockholm Aug 26-27

9 Rotterdam Sep 14-17

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Source: WTS 

Pictures: Getty Images 

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