20 of the world’s top female athletes are leading the charge for the inaugural $250,000 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon (ADIT) as registration for the event continues to grow, with more than 500 entrants from 25 countries already confirmed.

One of the early favourites is current Ironman and Xterra Triathlon World Champion, Great Britain’s Julie Dibens, who is widely regarded as one of the world’s fastest competitors.

“I am super-excited about making the trip to Abu Dhabi in March. It is a great opportunity for me to step up in distance and try to learn a lot about myself. With such a great organisation behind the race, and a great prize purse, it is set to attract a great field of top pro males and females,” said Dibens, who currently holds four world records.

The Brit will not have it all her own way though – fierce competition will be provided by the likes of Yvonne Van Vlerken from the Netherlands, the 2008 Ironman World Championship runner up and former world record holder; Britain’s Leanda Cave, former Olympic and long distance world champion; and the America duo of Sam McGlone and Hillary Biscay.

The triathlon, organised by ADTA, will take place on 13th March starting from the Corniche.
There are 500 places still available for the event. For further information and to register, go to www.abudhabitriahlon.com.