Bahrain Victorious Spirit Returns as T100 Countdown Begins
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With 100 days to go, Dubai T100 eyes another blockbuster weekend
The 100-day countdown to the return of the Dubai T100 triathlon has officially begun — and with it, anticipation builds for one of the world’s most dynamic multisport events, set for November 13–16.
This year’s edition kicks off with an extraordinary challenge from Ghani Souleymane, one of the UAE’s most renowned endurance athletes, who will attempt to complete 100 triathlons in 100 consecutive days, each covering the full T100 distance: 2km swim, 80km bike, and 18km run. The journey begins tomorrow at Kite Beach and will culminate with his 100th triathlon at the Dubai T100 on November 16. The feat, officially recognised as a Guinness World Record attempt, also serves a charitable purpose — raising funds for children impacted by conflict.
“The effort is personal,” said Souleymane, who previously completed 30 Ironmans in 30 days. “It’s about doing something extreme for a reason that matters.”
Dubai T100 is part of the Professional Triathletes Organisation’s (PTO) global T100 Triathlon World Tour and is increasingly seen as a key date in the international triathlon calendar. It blends professional competition with mass participation, all staged against the backdrop of the Dubai skyline. As part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, the event also aims to mobilise the wider community through accessible races like the Music Run, a 5K fun run drawing thousands.
Returning to Dubai is also a deep field of elite athletes — none more anticipated than the reigning world champions from Bahrain Victorious 13, the Bahrain-backed professional triathlon team that has dominated the global circuit. With the Dubai T100 acting as the penultimate stop on the tour before the championship final in Qatar, top contenders will be chasing critical points in the Race to Qatar standings.
Last year’s event delivered drama and speed in equal measure. Julie Derron, current women’s T100 leader, praised the energy and atmosphere, calling it “one of the best events of the season.” The 2025 edition promises even more, with a packed four-day schedule including a Corporate Relay, Sprint Triathlon, elite men’s and women’s T100 races, and a 100km amateur triathlon where age-groupers will race the same course as the pros.
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