Dubai Hosts First-Ever T100 School Aquathon, Attracting 600 Young Athletes

TDT | Manama

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The first Dubai T100 School Aquathon made waves today as 600 students from 30 schools across the UAE took part in a landmark youth multisport competition, marking a major milestone in the development of aquathlon and triathlon disciplines among young athletes in the Emirates.

The event, held as part of the prestigious Dubai T100 weekend, brought together boys and girls aged 8 to 17, competing across five age categories in a dynamic mix of swimming and running. Each race format was tailored to suit age and ability, encouraging participation while nurturing a passion for multisport competition.

In the highly competitive 13–14 age group, William Brian clinched the boys’ title with an impressive 12:28 finish, while A.L.D. Stein dominated the girls’ race, crossing the line in 13:06. Both completed a challenging 200m swim followed by a 2km run.

The senior 15–17 categories showcased exceptional emerging talent. Abdulla Aljneibi secured the boys’ title with a time of 13:32, while Maria Fenics topped the girls’ division, finishing in 15:27.

Among the youngest athletes, determination was on full display. In the 8-year-old category, featuring a 50m swim and 500m run, M.V.d Hoogen led the boys with a time of 4:34, and S. Fairbairn claimed the girls’ victory in 5:06. In the 9-year-old 200m swim event, Y. Almasni emerged as the winner.

The strong turnout highlighted the growing interest in multisport events among students across the UAE. Schools from Dubai and beyond participated, including Jumeirah College, GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail, Repton School Abu Dhabi, Dubai English Speaking School, and The English College.

Dr. Abdulrahman Nassir of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) attended the event and presented awards during the ceremony, underscoring the role of youth sports in strengthening Dubai’s educational and community development goals.

Organizers designed the race formats to help students gradually transition into multisport disciplines. Competitors aged 9–12 completed 150m swims and 1km runs, while older athletes in the 13–17 categories took on the more demanding 200m swim and 2km run.

With its successful debut, the Dubai T100 School Aquathon has firmly positioned itself as a flagship event in the UAE’s youth sports calendar. Its impact is expected to inspire a new generation of young athletes to embrace multisport training and pursue future excellence in triathlon competition.