UAE: Dubai -based athlete climbs 10,000 km triathlon in 100 days for cancer ahead of T10 finale. world News
With Dubai T100 just 100 days away, Dubai-based endurance athlete Ghani Souleman has launched an unprecedented Triathlon Mission, a 100-day physical and human effort covering 10,000 km. Since the region is ready for one of its biggest sports events in this November, Ghani is testing the boundaries of human endurance to raise funds for children affected by cancer and conflict.
A kind of endurance of a first kind
On 8 August, Ghani Souleman started a 100-day triathlon trip, which completes a full T100-Format Triathlon every day. The challenge has 2 km of swimming, 80 km bike ride, and an 18 km runs, daily, finishing at a total of 10,000 km, when he crosses the Finnish line on 16 November, the last day of the Dubai T10. Gani’s effort will be amount:
- 200 km swimming
- 8,000 km cycling
- 1,800 km running
The last day of their 100-day challenge is scheduled to match with the Dubai T100 Amateur Triathlon, allowing them to complete their final race with hundreds of fellow participants, many of which will first deal with the T100 format, while Ghani completed his 100th consecutive Triathalon on the same course. It is more than testing of physical ability, it is the most frequent bid for the T100 Triathlon for a Guinness World Record. It is also a large -scale money raising initiative that aims to support weak children, especially affected by cancer and conflict.
Athlete behind the challenge
Originally from Togo and now a prominent person in Dubai’s fitness community, Ghani Souleman is a veteran endurance athlete, a running coach and Adidas runner Dubai. Known for its previous tricks, which include 30 ultraMarathon in 30 days in 2020 and 30 Ironman Triathlons in 2023, Ghani’s reputation has been designed to carry forward the limits of endurance for meaningful reasons. He is a Dubai Fitness Challenge Hall of Famer and often uses his athletic undertakings to raise awareness and support for health and education-based initiatives. Their current challenge continues the mission that focuses on healthcare and sports inclusion. This 100-day initiative benefits Al Jalila Foundation, constructing Hamdan bin Rashid Cancer Charity Hospital, which is a 250-bed facility dedicated to cancer care. The project also supports Heroes of Hope, a UAE-based initiative, offering inclusive sports programs for people of determination, which enables disabled children and adults to engage in regular physical activity and community programs.
Daily routine and support system
The schedule of Gani is designed for continuity and endurance. Every day starts 2 km before sunrise before swimming, usually on the kite beach, then 80 km cycling legs and then an 18 km run, under the intense heat of all UAE, where the temperature can reach 52 ° C. Their body requires around 7,000 calories daily to maintain the level of performance. The food is prepared by the skitch, in which the endurance sportsman with special nutritional schemes developed by Yuri Nemoto. Equipment and logistic support is provided by various sponsors, including a custom ventum racing bikes and technical gears, which corresponds to the rigidity of high-end racing. The effort is supported by Professional Triathlets Organization (PTO), underlining the professional reliability of the challenge, the body behind the T100 Triathlon World Tour.
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The Dubai T100, November 13–16, is scheduled to be part of the T100 Triathlon World Tour, and the T100 in Qatar marks the penaltimet stop before the World Championship final. Conducted in four days, this program will be facilitated:
- Corporate Duthalon Relay (13 November)
- Sprint Triathlon and Elite T100 Pro Race (15 November)
- The Music Run (15 November)
- 100 km Amateur Triathlon (16 November)
The Elite T100 Pro Race will follow the same format Ghani daily, 2 km swimming, 80 km bike and 18 km complete, and this includes top male and female triyathelets from all over the world. It is considered one of the fastest and most dynamic courses globally. This version of the Dubai T100 is also part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, which is a citywide movement that encourages residents to be active with a 30 -minute daily physical activity in 30 days. Professionary Triathlets Organization recently led to a major financial promoted through a series C funding round led by Surj Sports Investment, Sir Michael Moritz, Cordilera and Varence Capital. The purpose of this funding is to develop the global footprint of Triathlon, develop new formats such as music runs and corporate relay, and to increase the reach of the game in the Mena region, where Dubai stands as a central center.
Full Dubai T100 event schedule: November 13-16, 2025
The Dubai T100 will expand four action-pack days, combining wine competition with community-focused activities. The program meets all levels, from experienced triathlets to corporate teams and contingent runners, and against Dubai’s prestigious Citizes. Here is how the schedule comes out:
Thursday, November 13: Corporate Duthalon Relay
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- Especially designed for the business community, the phenomenon brings the company’s teams together for a fast-turned duathlon challenge.
- It has a relay format, which promotes teamwork and friendly competition.
- Encouraging corporate welfare and encouraging participation in the game of endurance.
Saturday, November 15: One day of high-energy race
1. Sprint triathlon
- Distance: 750 meters floating, 20 km bike, 5 km run
- A small format for new people for triathlon is the ideal, which provides a managed entry point in the game.
- Open for amateur athletes of all experience levels.
2. Elite T100 Pro Race
- Full T100 Format: 2 km swim, 80 km bike, 18 km run
- The world’s top ranked professional is the features of triathlets.
- This is the second-final stop in the global T100 Triathlon World Tour just before the final in Qatar.
- The men’s race begins first, followed by women’s race after two hours.
- High speed, global rankings competition with implications.
- It is known for its flat, fast course and elite athletic performance.
3. Runs music
- A 5 km fun run with music, energy and community spirit.
- Attracts thousands of participants; More than 6,000 runners attended in 2024.
- The themed Music Zone, Live DJ and a festival -like atmosphere.
- Designed for all fitness levels, no timing chips, just rhythm and fun.
- Often Dubai’s most pleasant collective participation is considered run.
Sunday, November 16: 100 km Amateur Triathlon
Triathlon on a full scale for non-professional athletes using the official T100 format:
- 2 km swimming
- 80 km bike
- 18 km run
This offers an amateur participants a rare opportunity to run on the exact course and in the same conditions in the same conditions of elite professionals. This final event not only brings Dubai T100 into a close, but also marks the culmination of Ghani Souleman’s extraordinary journey, as it completes its 100th consecutive Triathlon along with the wider Triathlon community.
