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Remember When: Butterfield Wins Abu Dhabi

Remember When: Butterfield Wins Abu Dhabi

It has been exactly ten years since Tyler Butterfield reached his defining moment as a long-distance triathlete after winning the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon. Butterfield completed the 223-kilometre course – 3-kilometre swim, 200km bike and 20km run – in 6h 43mn, almost a minute clear of the runner-up. The two-times Olympian not only earned... Read more of this article

Photos: Dame Flora Duffy Wins World Title

Photos: Dame Flora Duffy Wins World Title

Bermuda’s Dame Flora Duffy grabbed the Bermuda flag as she crossed the finish line in first place in Abu Dhabi this morning [Nov 25] to claim yet another World Championship title, becoming the four time WTS World Champion, and the first woman to accomplish such a feat. Dame Flora has won world titles across multiple federations, and today’s... Read more of this article

Duffy Places Third At World Cup In Abu Dhabi

Duffy Places Third At World Cup In Abu Dhabi

[Updated] Bermuda’s Flora Duffy continues to excel on the world stage, this time racing to a third place finish among a world class field at the International Triathlon Union’s World Cup Series in Abu Dhabi today [Mar 7], with the race commentator calling Bermuda a ”tiny island that seems to produce outstanding triathletes.” Bermuda... Read more of this article

Photos: Tyler Butterfield Racing In Abu Dhabi

Photos: Tyler Butterfield Racing In Abu Dhabi

Bermudian triathlete Tyler Butterfield took on a range of top international competitiors at the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in the United Arab Emirates earlier this week [Mar 15], securing a first place finish by completing the 223km course in 6 hours and 43 minutes. The two-time Olympian not only earned himself the prestige of winning the event,... Read more of this article

Video: Post Victory Interview With Butterfield

Video: Post Victory Interview With Butterfield

Bermudian triathlete Tyler Butterfield won the prestigious Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday [Mar 15], competing against a field consisting of the top triathletes from around the world. The first place finish, achieved in a time of 6 hours 43 minutes, allowed Butterfield to walk away with $40,000 in prize money,... Read more of this article

Video: Tyler Butterfield Wins Abu Dhabi Triathlon

Video: Tyler Butterfield Wins Abu Dhabi Triathlon

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield dominated a field of top international athletes to win the prestigious Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in the United Arab Emirates today [Mar 15]. The $40,000 first place prize money attracted the best triathletes from around the world, with Bermuda’s two-time Olympian topping the field... Read more of this article

Butterfield Preparing For Abu Dhabi Triathlon

Butterfield Preparing For Abu Dhabi Triathlon

Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield is preparing for the 2014 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, which will take place on Saturday March 15 in the United Arab Emirates. The prestigious event offers some $40,000 in prize money for the first place alone, and Butterfield will compete against some of the best in the world including reigning Olympic Champion... Read more of this article

Butterfield Places 3rd In 2013 Abu Dhabi Triathlon

Butterfield Places 3rd In 2013 Abu Dhabi Triathlon

Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield claimed a third place finish at today’s [Mar 2] Abu Dhabi International Triathlon in the UAE. The race consisted of a 3K swim, 200K bike, and 20K run. Tyler’s wife Nikki also entered, however unfortunately had to pull out due to adductor cramping 40 km into the bike portion. Men’s Results: 1. Frederik... Read more of this article

Butterfields To Compete In Abu Dhabi Triathlon

Butterfields To Compete In Abu Dhabi Triathlon

Tyler and Nikki Butterfield both plan to compete at the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon on March 2nd, 2013. The news marks a return to racing for the defending women’s champion Nikki Butterfield, who put her athletic career on hold in mid 2012 in hopes of having a second child. With Tyler making his first appearance in Abu Dhabi, the Butterfields... Read more of this article

Nikki Butterfield Reflects On 2012 Abu Dhabi Win

Nikki Butterfield Reflects On 2012 Abu Dhabi Win

Last weekend Nikki Butterfield won her first major professional race at the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, cementing her position as one of the top professional women in the sport today. Mrs Butterfield — the wife of top local athlete Tyler Butterfield — recently returned to triathlon after four years as a professional cyclist and following... Read more of this article