Ireland's Greta Streimikyte finished fifth in a gruelling T13 1500m that took place under the full glare of the Dubai sun at the World Para Athletics Championships.

GOLF’S “Quiet Man” Retief Goosen grabbed a share of the opening day lead in the $2.4 million (€1.98) Dubai Desert Classic, but Tiger Woods, out to end his desert win drought, is handily placed after a confident start.