The UAE has clinched gold in Division 1 of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Triathlon competition.
Micah Hambleton, 16, came ahead of more than 30 other athletes of determination from 14 countries.
The event featured a 750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run at Yas Marina Circuit.
The triathlon category is the first competition of the Games and has been integrated into the International Triathlon Union's (ITU) global event calendar for the very first time in Special Olympic history.
Abu Dhabi UFC Fight Night ends with Ankalaev fifth-round victory
Magomed Ankalaev secured a fifth-round stoppage victory over Bogdan Guskov at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi on Saturday after overcoming a slow start to strengthen his claim for a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title.
UFC 333 confirmed for Abu Dhabi in October
The UFC will return to Abu Dhabi on October 24, with UFC 333 set to take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
Norris takes Hungary pole as Mercedes domination ends
Formula One world champion Lando Norris put McLaren on pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday to end Mercedes' qualifying domination.
India win second T20 clash in Zimbabwe to take series
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Tour de France finale shortened as security forces redeploy to fight wildfires
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President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has thanked the team behind the UAE's 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, praising their efforts in delivering the nationwide event.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Uzbekistan's leader Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed ways to boost bilateral relations during a phone call.
Fujairah’s Wadi Wuraya has been added to the UNESCO's World Heritage list, making it the first Emirati site to be inscribed for its outstanding natural value, and the third Emirati site on the list.
