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Four Emirati athletes to compete in Ironman France

June 09, 2026 / 9:06 PM
Four Emirati athletes to compete in Ironman France
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Sharjah 24: The UAE Triathlon Federation has announced that four Emirati athletes will represent the country in the Ironman full-distance triathlon in Tours, France, this Sunday.

UAE Federation confirms participating athletes

The athletes are Bakhit Al-Qurs, Khalifa Al-Darmaki, Mohammed Taimour, and Zayed Bin Suwaidan.

Full-distance Ironman Race tests elite endurance

The Ironman race includes a 3.8km swim, 180km cycling stage, and a 42km marathon run, testing athletes’ endurance across all three disciplines.

Charlotte Thurston selected for Asian Triathlon Cup in Astana

In addition, UAE athlete Charlotte Thurston will compete in the Asian Triathlon Cup and Asian Junior Cup in Astana on June 20 and 21, after being selected by the Asian Triathlon Union based on her strong performance record.

 

June 09, 2026 / 9:06 PM

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