Nikki Butterfield Wins The Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

Photo by - Jay Prasuhn

(San Diego, California) Aussie Mum Nikki Butterfield won the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon today against a stacked field, breaking the course record in a time of 7:00:22.  Toward the end of the 200k bike leg, Butterfield took charge of the race, pulling away from the lead group that contained Jodie Swallow, Caroline Steffen, Angela Naeth and Melissa Rollison.  Once in the lead, Butterfield never looked back and ran her way into the finish-line to take the women’s crown.

Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Abu Dhabi, UAE / March 3 2012
3k swim / 200k bike / 20k run

Top women

1. Nikki Butterfield (AUS) 7:00:22
2. Angela Naeth (CAN) 7:03:00
3. Caroline Steffen (SUI) 7:04:29
4. Melissa Rollisson (AUS) 7:05:00
5. Rachel Joyce (GBR) 7:06:05
6. Jodie Swallow (GBR) 7:10:29
7. Emma-Kate Lidbury (GBR) 7:19:35

For more information on Nikki Butterfield or for sponsorship inquires, please contact at:  www.wattieink.com 

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