‘Bigger than sports’: UAE-based endurance icon Ghani Souleymane embarks on Guinness World Record attempt

DUBAI: UAE-based endurance athlete Ghani Souleymane is taking on his most formidable challenge to complete 100 full-distance T100 triathlons in 100 consecutive days, which would be a Guinness World Record.

Souleymane will begin his attempt on Aug. 8 at Kite Beach, Dubai, and conclude it on Nov. 16 at the T100 Race Village in the city.

The Togo national, who has lived in Dubai for eight years, will be raising funds for children through the Al-Jalila Foundation.

A deeply respected figure in the UAE’s sporting community, Souleymane has built a reputation for taking on big goals with a purpose.

“This challenge is bigger than sport,” he said.

“I know it will push me to my limits, but ultimately it’s about showing what’s possible when you commit fully. I want to use this first-of-its-kind challenge to help others, especially disadvantaged children.”

Each of the 100 consecutive triathlons will follow the T100 format, comprising a 2 km swim, 80 km cycle, and 18 km run. His attempt has the support of the Professional Triathletes Organisation.

The PTO are the organizers of the T100 Triathlon World Tour, which has already taken place in Singapore (April 5 to 6), San Francisco (May 31) and Vancouver (June 14 to 15).

The London edition of the T100 takes place from Aug. 9 to 10, just after Souleymane’s new challenge begins.

The 42-year-old is no stranger to pushing the boundaries of what the human body and mind can achieve.

Souleymane works at Dubai’s Adidas flagship store as a running specialist. He uses his high-profile sports platform to empower youth, advocate for mental resilience, and raise funds for humanitarian causes.

He supports the Dubai-based Heroes of Hope, a non-profit organization helping people of