Team Ireland set for World Triathlon racing in Abu Dhabi
Team Ireland triathletes are preparing for an exciting time of international competition in Abu Dhabi this week, with racing at both the 2026 World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) Abu Dhabi and the 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships, taking place from 13th to 22nd November.
World Triathlon Championship Series – Abu Dhabi
Team Ireland will be represented across the elite races at the World Triathlon Championship Series event in Abu Dhabi.
Elite Men and Elite Women
Team Ireland will be represented in both the Elite Women’s and Elite Men’s event on Friday 13th November.
The Elite Women’s race will be represented by Erin McConnell starting at 14:00 (UAE) / 18:00 (Irish time)
The Elite Men’s Race will be represented by James Corbett and Luke McCarron. Race start is at 16:00 (UAE) / 20:00 Irish time on Friday 13th November.
Mixed Team Relay
Team Ireland will also be lining up in the Mixed Team Relay with James Corbett, Luke McCarron, Erin McConnell and Emma O’Brien taking part on Saturday 14th November. Race start time is 16:15 (UAE) 12:15 (Irish time).
Start Lists
View all WTCS Abu Dhabi start lists:
Watch the racing
Watch every race live and on demand through World Triathlon’s streaming platform with full race replays. Please note a subscription may be required.
TriathlonLive: https://www.triathlonlive.io/
Live Timing: triathlon.org/timing
2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships – Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi also plays host to the 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships, taking place from 13th to 22nd November on Hudayriyat Island.
Bringing together thousands of athletes from around the world, the championships will feature an exciting programme of racing across nine disciplines, with elite, age-group and para athletes competing for world titles.
Competition Programme
The championships will feature the following events:
Date | Event | Distance |
14 November | Sprint Duathlon | 5km run, 20km bike, 2.5km run |
15 November | Standard Duathlon | 10km run, 40km bike, 5km run |
17 November | Standard Cross Triathlon | 1km swim, 20km mountain bike, 6km trail run |
19 November | Standard Cross Duathlon | 6km trail run, 20km mountain bike, 6km trail run |
20 November | Standard Aquathlon | 2.5km run, 1km swim, 2.5km run |
22 November | Long Distance Triathlon | 3km swim, 120km bike, 30km run |
22 November | Long Distance Aquabike | 3km swim, 120km bike |
The wider championship programme will also include Mixed Relay Duathlon and Paratriathlon events.
Team Ireland – Elite and Junior Athletes
Ireland will be represented across a number of the multisport disciplines.
Elite Women – Aquathlon
- Emma O’Brien on 20th November
Junior Athletes
- Zoe Hughes – Junior Duathlon on 14th November
- Takara Gliksman – Junior Aquathlon on 20th November
- Evan Tosh – Junior Men’s Cross Triathlon 17th November
- Evan Tosh – Junior Cross Duathlon 19th November
Tri Team Ireland – International Age Group Athletes
Tri Team Ireland will also be proudly represented by a strong contingent of age-group athletes, lining up across a number of championship categories.
Tri Team Ireland will also be proudly represented by a strong contingent of age-group athletes, lining up across a number of championship categories.
- Alex Stoney – Aquathlon
- Brian O’Donnell – Aquathlon
- Beatriz Beirne – Aquathlon and Sprint Duathlon
- Éilis Treacy – Aquathlon
- Eoin Bailey – Sprint Duathlon
- Elizabeth O’Connor – Sprint Duathlon
- Harry McDermott – Standard Duathlon
- John Lenehan – Sprint Duathlon
- Keith Ryan – Sprint Duathlon
- Michael Megaw – Long Distance Aquabike
- Owen Barron – Cross Duathlon, Sprint Duathlon and Standard Duathlon
- Naoise O’Donnell – Long Distance Triathlon
- Nigel Fanning – Aquathlon
- Takara Gliksman – Sprint Duathlon
With some athletes lining up for the first time representing Ireland or having competed for a world championship title previously, well done to all athletes taking part.
Follow along
Stay up to date with the racing and follow the Irish athletes throughout the championships.
- Multisport Championships Start Lists: View Start Lists
- Event Information: 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships Abu Dhabi
- Live Timing: World Triathlon Timing
Go Team Ireland!
Wishing our athletes the best of luck as they take to the start line in Abu Dhabi. Stay tuned for race coverage over the course of the event on the Triathlon Ireland social channels.
