Ironman athlete with Down syndrome looks ahead to Boston Marathon

Chris Nikic made history last year when he became the first person with Down syndrome to complete the Ironman triathlon. Next, he'll be adding to his list of achievements when he runs the Boston Marathon on Monday & the New York City Marathon on November 3

last year when he became the first person with Down syndrome to complete the Ironman triathlon. Next, he'll be adding to his list of achievements when he runs the Boston Marathon on Monday and the New York City Marathon on November 3.

Chris Nikic is awarded a medal after finishing Ironman Florida on November 7, 2020, in Panama City Beach, Florida. / Credit: Michael Reaves/Getty Nik and Patty asked family members and friends to pray and asked doctors to test Chris' heart again, which they eventually did. On the following day, doctors discovered Chris didn't need a pacemaker.

When Chris was 18, he developed an affinity for exercising after working out with his father, and eventually took on athletics. He gradually changed his perception of what he could accomplish.

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