Islam Sallam is a Doha-based endurance coach, triathlete, and race organiser. He started his professional journey in accounting but shifted careers in 2019 to focus full-time on fitness and endurance sports. Since then, Islam has been coaching runners and triathletes, and is currently the Managing Director and co-founder of Qatar Ultra Runners, a company that organises endurance races across Qatar — including the country’s first-ever ultra-distance event, the Qatar East to West 90km Ultramarathon.
Islam is also the ASICS FrontRunner Qatar Team Captain, working closely with the regional running community to promote the sport and support local athletes. He’s completed several Ironman 70.3 races himself and remains deeply passionate about building a strong, inclusive endurance sports culture in the region.