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Nikki Butterfield’s big break

Against an internationally acclaimed field, former professional cyclist Nikki Butterfield went for the kill with her ace and held on with a third-best run for a breakthrough $50,000 win at Abu Dhabi.

Team MK / SmartStop ride

We spent a few hours with Team Mountain Khakis / SmartStop and here is a gallery from that morning including a closer look at the Ridley team bikes.

Rasmus Henning’s Revival

After his stunning 7:52:36 performance winning Roth in 2010, Rasmus Henning has been bedeviled by mysterious cramps and contemplated retirement. His Abu Dhabi win revived his high expectations and Kona ambitions.

Introducing Brian Lamar

In just his third year as a pro, Brian Lamar has moved up the ITU point list and appears to become a prominent racer. Largely unnoticed in prior years, Brian won the Panama City Continental Cup.

Doug Casa on sudden death

Doug Casa is in charge of the Korey Stringer Institute at the University of Connecticut and knows quite a bit about sudden death in sport. We had a few words with Doug after the 2012 Team Timex Camp.

MVH, Kessler take Taupo “70.3”

Inclement weather at the signature early season Ironman, in New Zealand, caused the race to be delayed by a day, with its distance cut in half. Marino Vanhoenacker and Meredith Kessler adapted and prevailed.

Henning, Butterfield take Abu Dhabi

Rasmus Henning ran down local favorite Faris Al-Sultan to take the win at the 2012 Abu Dhabi Triathlon. Nikki Butterfield pulled away on the bike and held on during the run to take the women's crown.

2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

A $250,000 purse, a stellar international pro field plus 1,800 amateurs, a fascinating Middle Eastern venue and mild late winter temperatures mark Abu Dhabi as a highlight of the triathlon season. Photo Gallery by Timothy Carlson

A chat with Rachel McBride

Canadian Pro Rachel McBride arrived last night in the United Arab Emirates for the 2012 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, her bike unfortunately did not. At least not yet.

Jodie Swallow is back on track

Jodie Swallow, the 2009 ITU long distance World Champion and the 2010 Ironman 70.3 World Champion, is back after a frustrating, yearlong bout with injury and has no fear of anyone in this talented field.

Abu Dhabi Tri 2012 – day 2

The last day before the 2012 Abu Dhabi Triathlon was busy with athletes getting one more swim in and then it was time already to check-in the race bikes into transition.