Souleymane to begin 100-day triathlon challenge ahead of Dubai T100

Endurance athlete Ghani Souleymane is kicking off a challenge at Dubai's Kite Beach on Friday: 100 consecutive, 100km triathlons in 100 days, ending on the start line of the Dubai T100 in November. 

The attempt is an official Guinness World Record bid and will raise funds for children affected by conflict.

Each daily triathlon will follow the official T100 format - 2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run - totalling an astonishing 10,000 km.

“This challenge is about more than sport,” said Ghani who is no stranger to extreme challenges having previously completed 30 ultramarathons in 30 days in 2020 and 30 Ironmans in 30 days in 2023. “It’s about showing what’s possible when you give everything and using that effort to help children who’ve lost so much.”

The athlete's challenge comes 100 days before the start of the Dubai T100, which runs from November 13 to 16.

Backed by the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and part of the global T100 Triathlon World Tour, the Dubai T100 is quickly becoming one of the world’s leading multisport weekends - combining elite racing with mass participation and a vibrant, festival atmosphere set against the city’s iconic skyline.

The event also forms part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), encouraging residents to commit to 30 minutes of activity for 30 days each year.

Last week also saw the PTO announce the completion of a Series C funding round, led by SURJ Sports Investment alongside Sir Michael Moritz, Cordillera and Verance Capital. The investment will power global expansion and further innovation in formats like the Music Run and Corporate Relay - with the MENA region set to play a central role in the sport’s future.

“As we scale globally, we’re more committed than ever to making triathlon accessible to everyone,” Sam Renouf, CEO of the Professional Triathletes Association. “Ghani’s 100 x 100km challenge captures everything the T100 is about – elite sport that inspires community and purpose.”

With Dubai the penultimate stop on the T100 World Tour ahead of the Qatar T100 World Championship Final in December, the world’s best triathletes will return to race on one of the fastest courses on the calendar, centred around the famous Meydan Racecourse.

“Last year’s Dubai T100 was unforgettable – fast, challenging, and world-class,” said Julie Derron, Swiss silver medal winning Olympian and current women’s T100 Race to Qatar leader who finished second in the 2024 Dubai T100. “The atmosphere, the fans, and the energy in Dubai make it one of the best events of the season. I can’t wait to be back.”

Whether you’re a first-timer, a team captain or a world champion, the Dubai T100 has you covered. With registration now open and places filling fast, the 100-day countdown is the perfect time to commit.

Those interested in signing up for the 100km Triathlon, Sprint Distance, Corporate Relay or Music Run at the T100 website.