• Competitors take part in the Spartan World Championship 2021 in the Liwa desert. All photos: WAM
    Competitors take part in the Spartan World Championship 2021 in the Liwa desert. All photos: WAM
  • Abu Dhabi's first Spartan World Championship coincided with the 50th anniversary of UAE National Day, starting on December 3 and running through December 5.
    Abu Dhabi's first Spartan World Championship coincided with the 50th anniversary of UAE National Day, starting on December 3 and running through December 5.
  • It includes s three events – the Spartan Kids World Championship, the Elite Spartan World Championship and the Spartan Team World Championship.
    It includes s three events – the Spartan Kids World Championship, the Elite Spartan World Championship and the Spartan Team World Championship.
  • The tournament is being held outside the US for the first time.
    The tournament is being held outside the US for the first time.
  • The Elite Spartan World Championship is regarded as the crown jewel of the weekend, with competitors taking part in a half-marathon mix of high-speed, leg-burning running and steep climbs.
    The Elite Spartan World Championship is regarded as the crown jewel of the weekend, with competitors taking part in a half-marathon mix of high-speed, leg-burning running and steep climbs.
  • The event was initially scheduled to take place last year but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
    The event was initially scheduled to take place last year but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • The emirate is no stranger to global tournaments and is already home to top-tier competitions such as the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
    The emirate is no stranger to global tournaments and is already home to top-tier competitions such as the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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The Spartan World Championship 2021 - in pictures

Competitors take to the desert for the ultimate endurance test

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December 05, 2021

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Updated: December 05, 2021, 11:15 AM