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Seaside runner sculpture near Ironman 70.3 Dubai start and finish.
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Age groupers testing the surf the morning before the race. Some reports warned of 45 kph onshore winds on race day - which might prompt organizers to cancel the swim.
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Swim buddies.
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Undeterred by choppy waters, this woman prepares for a pre race swim with the iconic Burj Al Arab and the wave-like Jumeirah Beach Hotel in the background.
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Daniela Ryf stands tall after last year’s perfect season.
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Decorative camels can be found everywhere on the Jumeirah Beach Hotel grounds.
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David Plese of Slovenia at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel.
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The legendary Aussie photographer Delly Carr.
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Pre race men’s favorite Jan Frodeno poses for a selfie with a fan.
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Josh Amberger is back on form after an injury-plagued 2015 season. Look for him in the lead after the swim and on the hunt on the bike.
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A kayaker paddling through the swells with the Dubai skyline in the background.
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Pro Nick Baldwin of the Seychelles checks in his bike.
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Corinne Abraham of Great Britain looks to be in form.
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Ewa Komander of Poland.
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Mike Schifferle of Switzerland.
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Tine Deckers of Belgium adjusts tire pressure.
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Celine Schaerer of Switzerland adjusts her helmet.
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Pro Brad Williams, one of two U.S. pros in the field.
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Terenzo Bozzone of New Zealand, who won Challenge Dubai here last year.
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Representing Bahrain - Fouad Saliba, competing in the men’s 70-74, and Myrna Saliba, competing in women’s 60-64.
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