Chaos has marred the T100 professional triathlon event in Dubai, with athletes confused over the number of laps they had completed on the bike and run legs.

New Zealand's Olympic silver medallist Hayden Wilde was the biggest casualty, with the series leader missing the turn-off towards the second transition zone while leading the bike leg.

"He's missed the turn," the commentators said in disbelief.

"Oh my God, he has missed transition. Jesus Christ Hayden, what are you doing?

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According to some social media posts, it appeared there were cones still covering the entrance to the transition when Wilde passed it.

Regardless, Wilde, second-placed Frenchman Mathis Margirier and Belgian Marten Van Riel all had to complete an extra 8 kilomet

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