Mohamed Lahna completes cross-country triathlon across 16 states

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Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Mohamed Lahna completes cross-country triathlon across 16 states
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Mohamed Lahna, a three-time Paralympian, finished a 3,300-mile triathlon across the U.S. on July 29. Starting in New York on June 13, Lahna swam, cycled, and ran through challenging conditions in 16 states. This feat, believed to be the first by an athlete with a prosthesis, aims to raise funds for Save the Children and the Challenged Athletes Foundation, with over $169,000 raised toward his $250,000 goal. Lahna's journey concluded at Venice Beach, the venue for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, where he hopes to compete again.

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  • Lahna swam around Manhattan before biking and running across the U.S.
  • He traveled through extreme weather and tough terrain over 47 days.
  • His journey raised funds for Save the Children and the Challenged Athletes Foundation.
  • Lahna hopes to compete in the 2028 Paralympic Games at age 46.
  • He maintains mental focus on the journey and its larger purpose.
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Three-time Paralympian Mohamed Lahna swam, cycled and ran across 16 states, starting in New York on June 13 and finishing in California on July 29.

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