Athlete Chris Nikic on breaking record as first Down's Syndrome Ironman finisher
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dailystar.co.ukThe Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxAthlete Chris Nikic has won praise and admiration after becoming the first person with Down’s Syndrome to complete an Ironman race – and now hopes to inspire others.The 21-year-old smashed records earlier this month when he participated in a gruelling test of stamina and physicality in the Visit Panama City Beach Ironman in Florida.Chris completed the challenge of running a 26.2-mile marathon, pedalling 112 miles in a cycle race, and swimming 2.4 miles as part of the exhausting challenge.And he made it past the finish line in 16 hours, 46 minutes and nine seconds – landing a spot on the Guinness World Records as a result.Now the.
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