Dubai: Taylor Knibb delivered a flawless swim, bike, and run performance to win the first-ever T100 Triathlon World Championship Final, despite the sweltering heat in Dubai. Knibb’s victory marks her fourth win from four T100 starts in the inaugural T100 Triathlon World Tour, following victories in San Francisco, Ibiza, Lake Las Vegas, and now Dubai. Her impressive performance has earned her a total of $310,000 in prize money.
According to Emirates News Agency, Knibb wasn’t feeling her best before the race but managed to secure victory through sheer determination. “I woke up and messaged my coach that I just feel rough, and I’m like, ‘Oh, this is going to be a bad day,'” Knibb said. She added that the race came together for her in the last 3km as others began to falter, describing the conditions as brutal. She humorously advised male competitors racing the next day to “have fun.”
Julie Derron, who joined the T100 Triathlon World Tour in Ibiza, finished second in Dubai and claimed third overall in the series
with just three race results. The Olympic silver medallist earned $90,000 for her performance and expressed satisfaction with her swim, noting a perfect start alongside Flora.
With Knibb crowned as the first-ever T100 Triathlon World Champion, she secures $210,000 from the $2 million prize pot. Her achievements in the series, coupled with contractual payments, bring her total earnings to $310,000. The prize distribution for the T100 Triathlon World Tour standings includes significant payouts, with the top finishers taking home substantial sums from the competitive series.
