FROM FIRST FINISH LINE TO elite podiums
Explore our athletes’ achievements and stories.
MONICA'S JOURNEY: FROM BEGINNER TO AFRICAN CHAMPION
When Monica joined Root Multisport in September 2022, she had no sports background. At 30, she bravely stepped into the world of triathlon, starting from scratch. Through steady training and determination, she transformed herself winning her age group at the African Triathlon Championship (Sprint) in October 2023. She then qualified for the Oceanman World Final after a strong 5km swim performance. In April 2024, she repeated her triathlon success, taking overall first place in her age group again. Monica’s journey proves it’s never too late to start—and never too early to believe.
HUSSIEN'S JOURNEY: BALANCING LIFE, BUSINESS, TRIATHLON GOALS
Hussien completed his first Olympic triathlon in 3 hours in September 2022. Just weeks later, he joined Root Multisport, determined to improve. One year of focused training his second Olympic triathlon in 2hr 19mins. In November 2023, he finished his first Ironman 70.3 in 6 hours, then set his sights on T100 Dubai 2024. Despite work, travel, and family commitments, Hussien stayed consistent and a year later, crossed the T100 Dubai finish line in 4hr 43mins. He also improved his half marathon time from 1:41 to 1:36 within a year. Now, with Ironman Turkey 2025 on the horizon, Hussien proves that with commitment and belief, progress is always possible.
MARC'S JOURNEY: ENGINEER AT WORK, TRIATHLETE ON COURSE
Marc Behnam began his triathlon journey in August 2022 at age 24, with intermediate swimming background, with no cycling experience. As a full-time cybersecurity engineer, he raced his first triathlon—a super sprint in May 2023—where he won his age group and placed 16th overall. In June, he recorded 49:25 in a 10km race, then in October 2023, delivered a strong 5km swim that qualified him for the Oceanman World Final. In September 2024 with a 2nd place age group finish at the Egyptian Triathlon National Championship (Sprint Distance). In December 2024, Marc completed his first half marathon on the challenging hills around the Pyramids in 1hr 52mins. Marc’s steady rise shows the power of consistent effort and belief—even without a traditional athletic background.