British Olympian Sam Dickinson has positioned himself as a leading contender for this weekend's inaugural men's T100 race in Singapore, the opening event of the 2026 T100 Triathlon World Tour. The 28-year-old, who finished eighth overall in the 2025 T100 series, approaches the new season with growing confidence after a demanding debut campaign that taught him crucial lessons in heat management, pacing and nutrition.
Dickinson, stepping up from short-course racing in 2025, quickly proved his ability against elite competition. He secured a podium finish in France with third place, and recorded fifth in Spain, sixth in both Wollongong and Dubai, and eighth at the Qatar T100 Finals. Reflecting on his progress, he said: 'I believe that my potential's a bit higher than what I've been showing so far. If you want to be the best in the world, you've got to race the best in the world.'
Singapore presents a distinct challenge due to its intense heat and humidity, conditions Dickinson admits are not his natural forte. 'It's not really my forte on paper being a pasty ginger,' he joked. However, he has invested heavily in heat preparation, stating: 'I respond really well to heat prep. If I do that properly, I should not be disadvantaged on the start line.' He described racing in such conditions as 'unpleasant' and stressed the importance of respecting the environment and executing his race plan.
Dickinson will face a formidable field including reigning T100 World Champion Hayden Wilde and half of the current PTO World Rankings top ten. He acknowledged the excitement and uncertainty of the new season: 'There's nerves — you don't know who's had a good winter or who's going to set a new bar. That's exciting. Singapore is where we find out.'
The Singapore T100 event also features over 7,000 amateur participants, with Olympic and Sprint distance triathlons added for the first time, along with a Youth Aquathlon. The men's pro race will be broadcast live on TNT Sport in the UK from 0700 on Saturday 25 April, and globally on Triathlonlive.tv.
