On Nov. 7, 2020, Chris Nikic did something incredible. He became the first person with Down syndrome to complete one of the most gruelling athleticcompetitions in the world–the Ironman triathlon. What is the Ironman? In the Ironman triathlon, athletes must swim […]
Author: Joyce Grant
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