The Dubai T100 Triathlon men’s race concluded in disarray on Saturday due to a technical glitch in lap counting, leaving athletes and organizers scrambling for clarity. The event, featuring an 80km bike ride and an 18km run, saw several participants inadvertently complete extra laps, prompting the organizers to temporarily remove the results while investigating the issue. A joint statement from the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and World Triathlon attributed the confusion to a malfunction in the lap counting board and timing system. The official results were ultimately determined based on the 7th lap, adhering to World Triathlon guidelines. Morgan Pierson was declared the winner with 35 points, followed by Mika Noodt and Gregory Barnaby. The confusion primarily involved athletes Hayden Wilde, Marten Van Riel, and Mathis Margirier, who completed an extra bike lap, while Pierson appeared to run an additional lap. The T100 event, known for attracting elite professional racers and community participants, reinforced Dubai’s status as a global hub for endurance sports. In contrast, the women’s race proceeded smoothly, with Switzerland’s Julie Derron claiming victory, followed by Britain’s Kate Waugh and Jessica Learmonth. The incident has raised questions about the reliability of race management systems, especially with high stakes as athletes vie for positions in the Race to Qatar finale in December.
Dubai T100 men’s race ends in confusion with miscounted laps; organisers issue statement
