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‘One step closer to his dream:’ Maitland Ironman with Down syndrome prepares for next competition Race happening in Hawaii later this year Updated: Tags: MAITLAND, Fla. – Last year, an Orange County man with Down syndrome made headlines after becoming the first person with his condition to become an Ironman. Chris Nikic completed a full Ironman triathlon in under 17 hours in Panama City Beach, and now he’s getting ready for his second full Ironman race in October, which is taking place in Hawaii. [TRENDING: Ad “This is an invitation only. The only people that get invited are folks that have qualified. Chris has qualified; only the best of the best get there,” Nikic’s coach and guide Dan Grieb said. “This course is significantly different. It’s going to be a lot hotter so we’re training later in the day already. We’re training in heat and we know that it has a lot of hills so we’re out in Clermont riding Sugarloaf Mounta ....
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Ironman Chris Nikic, underdog, gives us a reason to cheer Follow Us Question of the Day By KATE SANTICH and Orlando Sentinel - Associated Press - Monday, February 15, 2021 MAITLAND, Fla. (AP) - It is Jan. 26 - officially, “Chris Nikic Day” in the city of Maitland - and the honoree is chilling poolside at his family’s home, plopped in a deck chair, leaning back, his fingers laced behind his head. He’s tanned and rested and smiling. Life is good when you’re a 21-year-old global phenom. Since last November, when Nikic became the first person with Down syndrome to conquer an Ironman triathlon - the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike race and 26.2 run considered the toughest single-day athletic challenge - the world has beaten a path to his door. ....
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This story originally appeared on LX.com Their names might not be household fixtures, but in a time when we were all looking for a little inspiration, these six people lifted us up when we were at our lowest with their stories of determination. Some broke long-standing barriers, others spoke out against injustice, while others simply found a way to give back to those in desperate need. These are their stories. Sarah Fuller Some people make waves. Sarah Fuller doesn t have time for that. She s too busy making history. Two weeks after becoming the first woman to play in a Power Five conference football game, Fuller made college football history again when she scored for Vanderbilt during its game against Tennessee. The senior kicker joined NBCLX to talk about the honor of “playing like a girl” and how she became an unlikely member of the team. ....