21-year-old Chris Nikic recently set a Guinness World Record, becoming the first person with Down Syndrome to finish the Iron Man Competition in its 42-year history. The triathlon requires athletes to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run a 26.2-mile marathon. Nikic completed the tasks in 16 hours, 46 minutes and 9 seconds.
Chris’s dad told the BBC that “this race was more than just a finish line and celebration of victory” for his son. He continued, “Ironman has served as his platform to become one step closer to his goal of living a life of inclusion, normalcy, and leadership. It’s about being an example to other kids and families that face similar barriers, proving no dream or goal is too high… If Chris can do an Ironman, he can do anything.”
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