17 Hours: Chris Nikic’s Ironman Story | SC Featured

Behind the mantra of getting “1% better every day,” 21-year-old Chris Nikic races to become the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon.

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[HaHaBear]

5:11: "and then to marry a smokin' hot blonde from Chicago"

Priorities 🔥🔥🔥

[Cramer]

Shoutout to Chris’s coach, Grieb. That moment where he tells Chris’s to run ten cones and then walk two, is one of the most brilliant coaching techniques I’ve seen. That guy ran his 21-24 miles faster than 9-10.... that is freaking amazing and unheard of, except for like a pro. Chris, you DID prove everyone wrong. What a badass

[JammastaJ]

Anyone who finishes a full Ironman is a beast. To do it with any kind of disability is legendary.

[comptonazzrockett]

You'll definitely find that Hot Blonde Chris, great job brotha

[frenzyy]

he’s not a special needs kid who also likes to run, he’s a athlete who also happens to have down syndrome. this kids so inspirational, a lot of people could learn from him. hope he’s happy and doing well now

[ShaG]

Anyone else crying or is it just me🥲💙😢I feel so happy for him💯

[maxlandowski]

"That's fake pain!"

"It's real!!"

Haha loved that part, what an inspirational dude

[tia-clairtoomeyshaneorr]

LOVE THIS ESPN! Thank you for sharing this. Well done Chris!!!

[nevaehschattenfluegel]

"It's just a little longer than a sprint."
"Okay Dad. Let's do this"

Love this. Not making a huge deal out of it from the dad and the trust from Chris that his Dad knows what he is capable of and trusting his judgement.

[ceb]

This man is made of iron. I'd never deny this man a big hug. Great job to all involved.

[karlljungquist]

“I need you” I love the honesty between son and father here. And the support from the dad Is amazing

[jmensah]

This made me cry . . . I am so proud of him

[tombystander]

Chris, his father, and his team that helped him complete this are true inspirations to everyone in the world! Love this story

[pb]

This is the most motivating story I have seen in a long time!

[Jesse-bbqj]

Wow, Chris is incredibly lucky to have a dad like that.

[lawman]

Chris Nikic is one of the most inspirational athletes you will ever meet! I tracked him for the Ironman back in October and it was so dramatic staying up to almost midnight and it was so close. I cried when he officially finished!

[christyonsurez]

I cried the entire time watching this! Chris, congratulations! You are so amazing with a special gift! Thank you for your inspiration and giving me high hopes that my son (who is almost 1 yr with DS) can do anything he sets his dreams to! I know some day you will be an idol to him as you are to me! 🙏
Happy WDSD 💙💛

[Athreehourtour]

having a young son with Downs, this inspires me, , , , absolutely beautiful... and yes i am crying.

[surajkondvilkar]

I can't bike or swim and I am privileged
This video is a million times more inspirational and makes me so happy.

[jamesoconnor]

Ran my first official marathon this week and I can testify blisters are indeed very real pain. And that’s without a 112-mile bike or 2.4-mile swim. This is an amazing accomplishment.