TEAM ABU DHABI - Faris Al-Sultan

Date of Birth: January 21st, 1978
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 72 kg

Faris Al-Sultan is the team founder and the leader of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon team. He started his Ironman career when he was 19 on the island of Lanzarote. Within a few years he became the German epitome of Ironman. In 2005 he reached the pinnacle of the sport when he was crowned Ironman world champion in Kona, Hawaii. Faris is a leading figure behind the Abu Dhabi event.

Career highlights include:

Ironman

1st Place Ironman World Championship, Hawaii 05
1st Place Ironman Malaysia 08

Half Ironman / Middle Distance

1st Place Ironman 70.3 Germany 08
1st Place Kraichgau Triathlon 07

6th Place Long Course distance Abu Dhabi International Triathlon, '10