Belgian Martin Van Riel won the seventh edition of the Ironman Dubai Triathlon, beating 2,600 athletes from across 100 countries.
Van Riel completed the 113-km race in a time of 3:26:06 hours.
Meanwhile, German Laura Phelps, ranked No. 3 in the world, managed to win the women’s title in a time of 03:53:03 hours, surpassing Swiss champion and world number two Daniela Reeve.
Man City accept Barcelona bid for Spain midfielder Rodri, say reports
Manchester City have accepted a £65.4 million ($88.47 million) bid from Barcelona for their World Cup-winning Spain midfielder Rodri, British media reported on Sunday.
Ngah’s double leads Cameroon to maiden Women’s Cup of Nations title
Cameroon has claimed a first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title when they thumped surprise package Malawi 3-0 in the final as Marie Ngah’s first-half double helped seal victory on Sunday.
Arsenal beat Man City 3-0 to win Community Shield
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, giving Mikel Arteta an early-season triumph while condemning new City boss Enzo Maresca to defeat in his first game in charge in the traditional curtain-raiser to the campaign.
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement amid 'last year' claims
Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that he may end his trophy-laden career at the end of this season.
Sri Lanka fight back through spinners but India 460-9
Sri Lanka struck back through spinners but Devdutt Padikkal's elegant 167 powered India to a commanding 460-9 in the rain-plagued opening test in Galle on Sunday.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman have discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation, particularly in economic and development sectors.
The UAE has become the first country in the world to approve the oral treatment RINVOQ (upadacitinib) for non-segmental vitiligo, a skin condition causing patches of skin to lose colour.
UAE motorists have the chance to get four black points removed from their traffic records if they avoid committing any violations on August 31 under the Ministry of Interior's 'Accident-Free Day' initiative.
