Burnell back with a bang

BySportsbeat

Published 11/03/2017 at 15:47 GMT

Jack Burnell kicked off his season in style as he collected gold on his first outing of 2017 at the Abu Dhabi leg of the 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup.

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Despite a field of over 80 swimmers in action, Burnell ensured he stood out from the crowd as he claimed the top step of the podium at Emirates Palace Bay.

The 23-year-old, who represented Team GB at Rio 2016, edged out Dutchman Ferry Weertman in a sprint to the finish to claim the gold, while David Aubry of France picked up bronze.

And with the World Championships taking place in July, Burnell was delighted to get off to a winning start.

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"At the end of the day, it's about ticking that box and getting the first one under my belt since Rio," said Burnell.

"I am out there to win every single race I go into, I am not out there to come second, third or fourth.

"So for me it’s about turning up to races in the best possible shape I can and showing people what I can do."

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