Souleymane’s “T100x100” endurance challenge inspires hope and raises funds for lifesaving cancer treatment for children in the UAE

Dubai, October 23, 2025, United Arab Emirates: Athlete Ghani Souleymane reaches the 80-Day mark of his Guinness World Record attempt on Sunday 26 October, when he will complete his 80th consecutive T100 triathlon in 80 days, in support of Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health. Day 80 is the official minimum number required to secure the official Guinness World Record, however Ghani aims to continue until he reaches 100 Days.

To celebrate his 80-day milestone, Dubai swimmers, runners and cyclists are invited to join Ghani this Sunday: Kite Beach 2500m mark 3.30am for the Swim; 5.30am at DXBike Meydan for the bike, or 5.30pm 2500m mark at Kite Beach for the run.

The challenge supports the efforts of Al Jalila Foundation’s sports philanthropy program, which is dedicated to transforming athletic achievement into meaningful humanitarian impact. To date, and with the support of community partners, the program has raised nearly AED 15 million through more than 450 events, with every donation going directly toward patient care.

The Dubai T100 Triathlon is one of the flagship events in the global T100 series, bringing together athletes and endurance enthusiasts of all ages. Souleymane’s “T100x100” challenge is an attempt to complete 100 triathlons in 100 consecutive days, with each day requiring a 2 km swim, 80 km cycle, and 18 km run.

The Child Fund

Proceeds from Souleymane’s challenge will go directly toward providing treatment for children with cancer through Al Jalila Foundation’s The Child Fund, offering hope to young patients and their families; supporters can donate via Ghani’s page at Yallagive.com

Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Amer Al Zarooni, CEO of Al Jalila Foundation, said: “We believe that sport plays a vital role in strengthening the connection between health and community, and in inspiring individuals to become active partners in the journey of giving. Souleymane’s experience is a powerful example of how personal dedication can be directed to serve noble humanitarian causes, reinforcing the values of solidarity and compassion, and contributing to improving the quality of life for children while restoring hope to their families.”

He added: “We are confident in Souleymane’s ability to complete the challenge and reach a milestone worthy of recognition in the Guinness World Records. His achievement will serve as a powerful source of inspiration, reflecting Dubai Health’s mission to advance health for humanity.”

Highlighting the significance of the challenge, Sam Renouf, CEO of the Professional Triathletes Organisation, said: “Ghani’s T100 challenge captures the true spirit of our sport – using triathlon as a platform to inspire, unite communities and drive meaningful change. The T100 World Tour is built on stories like these, where professional racing and grassroots passion combine to leave a lasting impact well beyond the finish line. We are proud to see Dubai and the UAE leading the way with such an extraordinary effort.”

Sharing his motivation, Ghani Souleymane said: “I’m proud to support Al Jalila Foundation’s mission to use sport as a force for positive change, improving lives, promoting better health, and strengthening the values of compassion and solidarity that define the UAE community. Through this challenge, I carry a humanitarian message to stand with children battling cancer. With every step I take, I hope to turn effort into hope, and give those in need a real chance at life.”

Having reached the 80-day point, Souleymane’s physical strength and determination have become a powerful source of inspiration and a wide-reaching community rallying call to support Al Jalila Foundation’s mission to fund cancer treatment for children. The challenge is set to conclude at the Dubai T100 Triathlon on November 16, 2025.

Key Dates & Details:

Challenge Launched: August 8, 2025, Kite Beach, 2500m mark
Challenge Finish: November 16, 2025 at T100 Race Village
Format: 100 consecutive T100 triathlons (2km swim / 80km bike / 18km run)
Cause: Al Jalila Foundation. Website: https://t100x100.com/

Follow the journey via Ghani’s official Instagram account @ghanisouley. Media and community supporters are invited to join and cheer Ghani throughout the 100-day challenge.

About Ghani Souleymane
Ghani Souleymane is a celebrated figure in the UAE endurance community, known for pushing the boundaries of human potential. In 2020, he completed 30 ultramarathons in 30 days during the Dubai Fitness Challenge, earning recognition from His Highness Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai. He followed this with 30 half Ironman races in 30 consecutive days in 2021, and most recently joined an elite global group by completing 30 full Ironman-distance triathlons in 30 days. Alongside his sporting feats, Ghani is committed to philanthropy, notably partnering with the Al Jalila Foundation and receiving the Key of Hope for his charitable impact. He serves as a Running Coach at LK Running Performance and is a prominent mentor within the UAE’s endurance scene. https://t100x100.com/

About the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO)
The PTO is a sports body that is co-owned by its professional athletes, seeking to elevate and grow the sport of triathlon and take it to the next level. Its T100 Triathlon World Tour was introduced in January 2024 and is designated by World Triathlon as the ‘official World Championship for long distance triathlon’, which is part of a 12-year strategic partnership with the sport’s international governing body. The T100 Triathlon World Tour is a season-long schedule of World Championship level races competed over 100km (2km swim, 80km bike and 18km run), where the world’s best triathletes go head-to-head in iconic locations on a global broadcast showing the races live around the world in 195+ territories, courtesy of the PTO’s partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery as well as a range of other international, regional and local broadcasters.  In 2025 these will include: Singapore (5-6 April), San Francisco (31 May-1 June), Vancouver (13-15 June), London (9-10 August), France (29-31 August), Valencia (20 September), Wollongong (18 October), Dubai (15-16 November) and Qatar (12-13 December) for the first Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final. T100 weekends are ‘festivals of multisport’ and feature a range of opportunities for amateur athletes of all levels to get involved. From experienced amateurs tackling the 100km distance to first-time swim, bike and run participants taking on single discipline, untimed events. For more information visit www.t100triathlon.com