London, UK: British Olympian Sam Dickinson has made himself one of the leading contenders for this weekend’s first men’s T100 of the season, taking place in Singapore on 25-26 April, 2026.
Known for his relentless work ethic and uncompromising approach, Dickinson enters the 2026 season with growing confidence after a season of steep learning on the T100 circuit.
Talking exclusively to the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) preview show, Countdown To Singapore T100, which is available now on YouTube, the 28-year-old, 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.”
After stepping up to the PTO’s signature 100km distance (2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run) in 2025 from short course racing, Dickinson embraced the unknown and quickly demonstrated he belongs at the sharp end of the field.
“I wanted to really find out where I was compared to those guys. I was like, ‘There’s no reason why I can’t be in the mix with these boys,’ and just go out there and see what happens.”
In Singapore he will be take on reigning T100 World Champion Hayden Wilde (NZL) and a high caliber field that includes half the current PTO World Rankings top ten.
That positive mindset paid dividends, with strong performances in France, where he finished third, highlighting his capability – whilst 5th in Spain, 6th in Wollongong & Dubai and then 8th at the Qatar T100 Finals leading to 8th place overall in the 2025 T100 Race To Qatar – provided critical lessons in heat management, pacing, and nutrition; all key factors for success in Singapore’s challenging conditions.
“I learned a lot last year – whether that was heat, nutrition, or execution,” Dickinson explained.
“All of that knowledge I’ve put into my training, and now it’s about maximizing it this season.”
Singapore will mark Dickinson’s first appearance at the event where the heat and humidity present a unique challenge even for seasoned athletes. Yet the Brit has leaned into preparation, focusing heavily on heat adaptation to ensure he arrives ready to compete.
“It’s not really my forte on paper being a pasty ginger,” he joked. “But I respond really well to heat prep. If I do that properly, I should not be disadvantaged on the start line.”
Dickinson is under no illusions about the demands of racing in such conditions.
“The best way to describe it is unpleasant,” he said. “But you’ve got to respect the environment. You can’t push the same power or speeds, so it’s about understanding that, taking your medicine early, and hopefully finishing stronger.”
Despite the intensity of the challenge, Dickinson remains focused on process over pressure.
“The pressure has to come from within,” he said. “It’s about executing my race plan and being dialed into what I need to do.”
As the new T100 season begins, Dickinson embraces both the uncertainty and opportunity that comes with a fresh start.
“There’s nerves – you don’t know who’s had a good winter or who’s going to set a new bar,” he said. “But that’s exciting. Singapore is where we find out.”
For Dickinson, the moment that matters most comes just before the race begins.“When you get to the start line and everything’s done – that’s the best bit. Everything’s ticked off, and then it’s all on you. That’s the fun part. That’s racing.”
With meticulous preparation behind him and a clear belief in his abilities, Sam Dickinson arrives in Singapore ready to make a statement – positioning himself firmly among the athletes to watch at the opening men’s race of the 2026 T100 Triathlon World Tour.
With the PTO’s first event in Singapore happening in 2023, this weekend’s fourth event in Singapore promises to be the biggest yet, with more than 7,000 amateur participants of all ages and abilities expected.
The PTO announced for the first time Olympic (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run) and Sprint (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run) distance triathlons will be included with a new Youth Aquathlon (400m swim & 3km run for 14-18 year olds). Alongside the returning 100km triathlon and Long (9km run, 64km bike, 9km run) and Standard (6km run, 32km bike, 3km run) distance duathlons and 5km Music Run. For more details visit: https://t100triathlon.com/singapore/participate/
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Notes To Editors:
How To Watch:
The Singapore T100 pro men’s race starts at 1405 local time on Saturday 25 April. Fans in Singapore can watch the action live on Mediacorp’s mewatch channel. Fans can also watch free of charge globally on TriathlonLivetv. Outside of Europe the T100 Tour will remain available free to watch on YouTube. For a full breakdown of where to watch, please visit: https://t100triathlon.com/how-to-watch/
How the 2026 T100 Triathlon World Tour works:
- Athletes score 35 points for first place to 1 pt for 20th place at each of the races; 2nd – 29 points; and 3rd – 26 points
- The Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final has increased points to up the ante (55 pts down to 4 pts)
- Each athlete’s best three T100 race scores plus the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final will count towards the women’s and men’s T100 World Championship titles
- $275,000 USD prize fund at each T100, totalling $2,750,000 across the nine races (1st place – $50,000k; 2nd – $40,000; 3rd – $30,000 at each race)
- The series winners following the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final will be crowned T100 Triathlon World Champion and collect $100,000 USD from an additional total prize pool of $1,450,000 (2nd – $80,000; 3rd – 75,000)
- Between the T100 race prize fund and T100 Triathlon World Tour pool, the series provides $4,200,000 in athlete compensation, and is distributed in a way that not only rewards the winners, but also recognises the significant achievement of racing at this level
- For more details, visit https://t100triathlon.com/pro-racing/
For Further Information:
PTO – Anthony Scammell E: [email protected]
About Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO)
The PTO is a sports body that is co-owned by its professional athletes, seeking to elevate and grow the sport of triathlon and take it to the next level. Its T100 Triathlon World Tour was introduced in January 2024 and is designated by World Triathlon as the ‘official World Championship for long distance triathlon’. This is part of a 12-year strategic partnership with the sport’s international governing body to develop the sport and it will grow further in 2027 with the launch of the new Triathlon World Tour. The T100 Triathlon World Tour is a season-long schedule of World Championship level races competed over 100km (2km swim, 80km bike and 18km run), where the world’s best triathletes go head-to-head in iconic locations. In 2026, the T100 Tour will deliver its 9-stop T100 Race To Qatar to: the Gold Coast (21-22 March), Singapore (25-26 April), Spain (23-24 May), San Francisco (6-7 June), Vancouver (15-16 August), French Riviera (19-20 September), Dubai (12-15 November), Saudi Arabia (November) & Qatar (11-12 December). T100 weekends are ‘festivals of multisport’ and feature a range of opportunities for amateur athletes of all levels to get involved. From experienced amateurs tackling the 100km distance to first-time swim, bike and run participants taking on single discipline, untimed events. For more information visit www.t100triathlon.com
