An Unprecedented Journey
On June 13, Paralympic medallist Mohamed Lahna will begin the 250 Triathlon Across America, an unprecedented coast-to-coast endurance challenge celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States while raising $250,000 for charity.
Over the course of more than 3,300 miles, Lahna will swim, cycle, and run across America in what is set to become one of the most ambitious adaptive endurance challenges ever attempted.
If successful, he will become the first athlete with a prosthesis to complete a triathlon across the United States in this format.
The journey begins in New York City with a demanding 28.5-mile swim around Manhattan Island.
From there, Mohamed will cycle approximately 3,000 miles across the country, travelling through 16 states and climbing more than 100,000 feet of elevation on his way to Las Vegas.
The final stage will see him run 350 miles from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, finishing at Venice Beach—the future host venue of the 2028 Paralympic Games, where Mohamed hopes to compete once again in pursuit of Paralympic gold.
The journey begins in New York City with a demanding 28.5-mile swim around Manhattan Island.
From there, Mohamed will cycle approximately 3,000 miles across the country, travelling through 16 states and climbing more than 100,000 feet of elevation on his way to Las Vegas.
The final stage will see him run 350 miles from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, finishing at Venice Beach—the future host venue of the 2028 Paralympic Games, where Mohamed hopes to compete once again in pursuit of Paralympic gold.
The Numbers
3300+
Miles Total
28.5
Mile Swim
3000
Mile Bike Ride
350
Mile Run
This Is Not A Race
The 250 Triathlon Across America is about far more than endurance.
Through this challenge, Mohamed aims to raise $250,000 for Save the Children and the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) — two organisations that have played transformative roles throughout his life. Growing up in Morocco, Mohamed attended an elementary school supported by Save the Children, helping provide the educational foundation that shaped his future.
After moving to the United States, the Challenged Athletes Foundation helped connect him with a community of athletes living with physical challenges, providing support, opportunity, and inspiration.
Every mile of this journey is dedicated to helping create similar opportunities for others.
"Throughout my life, people have often focused on what they believed I couldn't do. This challenge is about showing what's possible when you refuse to let limitations define you." "But this challenge is bigger than sport. I'm aiming to raise $250,000 to help create opportunities for others through the Challenged Athletes Foundation and Save the Children. Every mile of this journey is about proving that barriers can be overcome and that together we can make a meaningful difference in people's lives."
— Mohamed Lahna
