Achievements
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Athens to Fleves Island Swim
On 15 September 2026, Dr. Mariam Binladen completed a pioneering approximately 20 km open-water challenge from Alimos toward Fleves Island in 5 hours and 16 minutes, finishing approximately 100 meters from the restricted island.
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Antibes to Cannes
On 3 August 2026, Dr. Mariam Binladen completed a historic 17.8 km Antibes-to-Cannes open-water swim in 5 hours and 18 minutes.
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English Channel Relay Swim
On 18 July 2026, four women from four countries completed an English Channel relay in 11 hours and 28 minutes, honoring Gertrude Ederle’s legacy.
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Bahrain Swim Challenge
In April 2025, Dr. Mariam Binladen joined three athletes in a 170 km relay around Bahrain, completing the challenge in 59 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds.
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World Island Swim Challenge
On 13 February 2025, Dr. Mariam Binladen completed a 25 km swim around Dubai’s World Islands with Andy Donaldson in 10 hours and 41 minutes, raising awareness for ocean conservation.
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Saudi Arabia To Bahrain
On 26 December 2024, Dr. Mariam Binladen completed a 27 km swim from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain, celebrating regional unity and women’s empowerment.
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Ice-Glacier Swim Austria
In May 2023, Dr. Mariam became the first Arab to complete an 85 m ice swim in −0.2°C water at Hintertuxer Glacier in Austria, 3,200 m above sea level.
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Saudi Arabia to Egypt
On 10 October 2022, Dr. Mariam swam from Tiran Island to Sharm El Sheikh as part of the Coral Swim initiative, raising awareness for Red Sea conservation ahead of COP27.
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Dubai Creek & Canal
On 10 March 2017, Dr. Mariam completed a 24 km swim through Dubai Creek and Canal, promoting humanitarian causes and awareness for Syrian refugee children.
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English Channel Swim
On 13 September 2016, Dr. Mariam Binladen swam 39 km across the English Channel from England to France, raising awareness for Syrian orphan refugees.
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Thames River Swim
In June 2016, Dr. Mariam swam 101 miles along the River Thames over 10 days, becoming the first woman to complete the feat and supporting Syrian orphan refugees.