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Florida man makes history in grueling Ironman triathlon, becomes first person with Down Syndrome to complete race

Posted on November 11, 2020November 18, 2020 by William P. | 17598 Views | 14 min read

Courtesy: Shutterstock – photo By Viktoriyani 21-year-old endurance racer, Chris Nikic of Maitland, Fla., became the first person with Down Syndrome to complete a full-length IRONMAN triathlon at the Panama City race on Saturday, November 7. The IRONMAN race has long been considered the Mt. Everest of all endurance races and athletic feats. Only a handful

Posted in History, SportsTagged athlete, champion, Chris Nikic, endurance racing, Florida, Florida man, Guinness Book of World Records, IRONMAN, marathon, race, training, triathlon, World Record
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