As the World Triathlon Series moves down under for its second stop in 2016, the sports top stars turned out for the press on the Gold Coast. Read all they had to say here.

In the second stop of the WTS tour, the men’s field is stacked full with talent and returning super stars that will make for one action-packed competition against the standard-distance flat and very technical course.

For only the third time in the city’s history, the World Triathlon Series returns to Gold Coast as the second stop on the 2016 calendar.

Abu Dhabi officially kicked off the 2016 season, and it was only proof that this year is going to be one epic showcase of triathlon!

Claiming her first WTS victory since 2014, Jodie Stimpson finally earned her way back to the top of the podium by winning the first race of the season at the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi.

Spain's Mario Mola started off the new World Triathlon Series season exactly where he finished, on top of the podium, as he shook off a slow swim and a penalty to win the opening race of the 2016 WTS season.

Athletes gathered on Thursday ahead of the season opener of the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Series in Abu Dhabi to talk about their race preparation, Roads to Rio, and their excitement to start the season.

Triathlon enthusiasts around the world can log online and watch live broadcasts of the every race on Triathlonlive.TV.

Six of the top 10 ranked men from 2015 are accounted for on the Abu Dhabi start list, ensuring what is sure to be an action-packed start of the new 2016 season.

One of the most anticipated triathlon seasons is set to begin this Saturday with the 2016 ITU World Triathlon Series kicking off in Abu Dhabi.