He's the First Person with Down Syndrome to Complete an Ironman Triathlon - Chris Nikic

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Chris Nikic is the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon in Kona, Hawaii. People have been telling Chris his whole life that he'd never accomplish anything. But Chris never gave up and quickly developed a reputation for proving people wrong. Not only did he complete the race, but he now lives to inspire others with Down syndrome to push themselves beyond what others think they can do. Follow Chris' journey on Instagram @chrisnikic
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@tabeechey Год назад

Not just a body of iron, but a will of iron!

@MajicallyNews Год назад

He proved everyone wrong. He’s amazing ❤️❤️

@HabsIsLikeThat Год назад

Facts

@juliet7703 Год назад

@@iridium8341 ??

@M_SC Год назад

I’m impressed with the dad. The dad is so right- people who learn slowly can still learn if the the teacher is willing to go at the right pace. But people are impatient and lazy and all or nothing and they quit. Attitude is so much of success. Resilience is something I need more of myself

@mscoot629 Год назад

That’s it! Most people don’t have the patience and are lazy. They can only succeed if they put all the time and effort into it

@suzannecodd2588 Год назад

What a champion! My son just completed his first Ironman and I know how hard he trained, so this is just another level. Well done Chris 💕

@blueclarity Год назад

Yay, a happy story of pure inspiration. Thank you so much Chris. And thank you to this channel for showing it. Anything is possible with perseverance!

@MajicallyNews Год назад

Thanks for stopping by ❤️❤️

@DaelinD Год назад

Whenever someone says Chris can't do this or that, he can just lift up his shirt, and they'll be quiet. This dude is seriously in shape.

@katrinadempsey6639 Год назад

What an outstanding Dad to never give up on his son and have that unwavering faith and patience to help Chris learn! This hits hard for me. My first nephew was born with a hole in his heart. He needed to have open heart surgery as a newborn baby. By the grace of God is closed on its own and no surgery required. Gage, my nephew, will be 31 in July! Downs is a wonderful ability not a disability.

@choppyfiftysix4065 Год назад

Well said Katrina❤

@katrinadempsey6639 Год назад

@@choppyfiftysix4065 thank you so much! Having first hand knowledge about Downs through my Nephew has taught me so much!

@juanitawiley1263 Год назад

Amazing parents helped too!

@MajicallyNews Год назад

💯💯❤️❤️

@brendashort3294 Год назад

This story about Chris inspires me. This story warms my heart ❤️ and gives hope to other people who has disability overcome their life challenges. So, proud of Chris and I hope he wins!!! 🤗❤️🤗

@MajicallyNews Год назад

❤️❤️

@bettydamnboop3030 Год назад

Shame on anyone that tells a person that they can’t do or be whatever. Blessings to you all with health and happiness 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

@KevLane2248 Год назад

This guy is an absolute inspiration to everyone in the world. He has done and achieved more in his 24 years of life than I have in 55 years. I am in awe.

@mihkhailgaudette4370 Год назад

What a successful young man you have become! Keep up the great progress! You have proven that you can do anything that you set out to do! Congratulations😊

@MajicallyNews Год назад

🥰❤️❤️

@VNinTexas Год назад

Not really

@juliet7703 Год назад

@@VNinTexas ? Please explain

@choppyfiftysix4065 Год назад

Well done Chris.....you are a true Champion of the heart. Thank you for showing what real perseverance looks like❤️❤️❤️

@mes6276 Год назад

I saw Chris at the NY marathon last year He was cruising along in the Bronx. Love the 1% better motto.. I found it very helpfully for my own training.

@deejohnston2150 Год назад

What an awesome story! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments Chris!

@JEZER911 Год назад

Salute to the parents of this kindhearted person

@peaceofpiety Год назад

Yeah!!!! 💪😊 We CAN and are ABLE to do anything we commit our energy to. Where there's a WILL, there's a way. Sometimes all we need is inspiration to get us up and moving. Thank you Chris. You're a champion!

@MajicallyNews Год назад

❤️❤️

@leemiller2811 Год назад

What a wonderful man. Congratulations and God bless you, Chris.

@hevlev766 Год назад

An inspiration to all-thank you Chris-best wishes to you 🎉

@jeanettecoleman-mz7ie Год назад

You're AMAZINGLY INSPIRATIONAL, thank you👊

@MajicallyNews Год назад

He’s definitely inspiring ❤️❤️

@teresajacober4631 Год назад

What an amazing young man!! I salute you for your courage, dedication and commitment! Well done!!❤❤❤

@lisamarshall3738 Год назад

Great job, young man!!! You are awesome!!

@MajicallyNews Год назад

❤❤

@jphillips4509 Год назад

Go Chris go!!! What a blessed woman his fiancé is to have a man like Chris. May God give you his wisdom & blessing as you build your lives together making Him the center of it.

@clutch3shot Год назад

Wow im a piece of shit. Lol This guy is so incredible. Im out here struggling to get by and this guys is peaking mountain tops. Truly inspiring

@meganjoelyn2207 Год назад

I watched him cross the finish line. It was so cool! This guy is truly an inspiration.

@kimberly...5150 Год назад

So awesome! He worked hard to get there. ❤❤❤

@philiphawkins6664 Год назад

I am a retired Soldier, this young man has Iron will and discipline. I am awed and humbled by his tenacity and determination. He is an example to us all. Well done Chris! You, Sir, are a beast!

@janetpartyka5968 11 месяцев назад

Dad, not only is Chris a hero, but you are as well. You both have shown this world that life is about showing respect, honor, and love. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH.

@aportgirl Год назад

Congratulations for all YOUR achievements.

@Damian1876. Год назад

He's done ALOT more than me...all I've been doing since 13yrs old is just working n surving

@mjrussell414 Год назад

Sometimes that’s all we can do. We don’t all have the amazing support system others do. Our journey is to be our own strength. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, my friend. Sure it may be very faint sometimes, but it’s there. I believe in you.

@angelinasouren Год назад

Way to go!!!

@dianadelaluz Год назад

You are such an inspiration! Thank you ❤

@JesusIsKing50 Год назад

This is what happens with great parenting!! The biggest problem I find is many ( not all ) parents with a child which has a disability will treat them like a baby their entire life, won’t let them do things for themselves… I will never forget these two boys ( twins ) with down syndrome, they were the most kind, loving, caring and non judgmental men you’d ever meet. And because their parents never mollycoddled them, they grew into fine young men, who had many friends and respect from our neighbourhood. So thank you for raising a fine young man and not holding him back but thrusting him towards greatness 🙏🏽❤️

@elsierodgers4874 Год назад

Wish I was motivated like Chris.

@nathalieriley6539 Год назад

Love this story God bless you

@dialemmaz Год назад

Ok…so I had goosebumps instantly at the beginning to a warm glow at the end….Chris you’re awesome 👏🤩 congratulations Ironman !

@h.a3567 Год назад

Wow this guy is so inspiring. He is a born Champion. Well done Chris 🏆🏆🏆👏👏👏

@anne-marieboyd4825 8 месяцев назад

GO, CHRIS!! You can do Anything you put your Heart and Mind to! CONGRATULATIONS, Chris!! God Bless You!

@infineite5132 Год назад

Why isn't Nike sponsoring this man? This kid literally 'Just did it' Great job Chris

@reneecarter6702 Год назад

Bro is a king 🤴🏻💪🏼

@ernestmac13 8 месяцев назад

This effort will pay Chris many benefits beyond winning the ironman race; as many with downs syndrome don't live as.long due to their cognitive limits impacting their ability to know how much unhealthy food is too much, know when they are gaining an unhealthy amount of weight, etc. This is also true of other neurocognitive disorders, such as Autism which my parents and two siblings had. As the father points out; Chris had to put in 50% + effort to learn the skills necessary to compete in the iron man contest, and this is a life lesson for Chris and us all that we can achieve more than we think.

@williamslimon3864 7 месяцев назад

Hooon 😍 So happy for him !! 🥰👏🏾 It's important to always believe in yourself !! Chris is a real exemple of determination !! 👌🏾😍 May God bless him and all the people who are there for him !! 🙏🏾🙌🏾❤️

@margetrevino4356 Год назад

You are amazing ❤

@MajicallyNews Год назад

❤️❤️

@3peckeredgoat735 Год назад

Good for you Chris, you can do anything you want buddy, you're truly an inspiration.

@daisysummer514 Год назад

Fantastic story 🤗

@solitarybell2836 Год назад

You go get man your an inspiration!!

@carolluther1625 Год назад

Go Chris, run the race, your beautiful race. Noonee else can do that as good as you. My son was born in renal failure, transplanted at 10 months, passed his proficiency tests first time with IQ of 89. I never told him he couldn't, just encouraged him to dream....

@lildeb2620 Год назад

You are one amazing man. You are an inspiration. When you put your mind to it, you can achieve all you want. Fantastic achievement. Well done. Xx

@janetdear6429 Год назад

🎉🎉 💪 awesome, well done 👏👏 good for you proving everyone wrong. Great video thanks for sharing 💖😁

@GD-xc4wg Год назад

Thats amazing. So happy he is so healthy and completing his dreams and goals 👌🏻

@cecillec2331 11 месяцев назад

I was a young kid when a cousin with Down's Syndrome was born. I immediately looked it up in the encyclopedia my parents just bought. I distinctly remember how Down Syndrome affected individuals were described as "very affectionate". That was all I needed and I felt, "All right then!!!"

@rhysmaybrey7739 Год назад

Way to go Chris. A true inspiration to others.

@wyteriawilson4007 Год назад

This is awesome!

@eudeciogabriel8571 Год назад

This man is notable.

@Nobodyspecial849 Год назад

❤ amazingly brilliant.

@Psychiatricnerd Год назад

Impressed with the young man but also it’s clear his father is highly supportive and willing to do whatever it takes to help his son succeed.

@deerhoda7574 Год назад

Outstanding!

@cindydewitt6067 Год назад

Where to go to Chris I’m happy that you did all that. You’re a strong man with down syndrome. Great job I have a learning disability and I give you courage to keep going and doing things don’t let people put you down I don’t.

@Davidson.k Год назад

Congratulations 👏💜👍🙂

@MajicallyNews Год назад

❤️❤️

@MaddieAndKacie Год назад

Cgs to him! He is a true king!!

@MajicallyNews Год назад

❤️❤️

@jesuschristfollower3867 Год назад

❤Just another one of Gods Beautiful creations!! You are an inspiration. Godbless

@paulg3012 Год назад

No one should doubt you for a second Chris, you can do anything man, you are amazing.

@lesliebryce6074 Год назад

And… it all begins with the incredible support of family. Courage/support/love

@mawortz Год назад

damn, that's the embodiment of hard work and perseverance

@antheaglocer4232 Год назад

Well done Chris. You are a true inspiration.

@g41133 Год назад

Amazing, strong man 🏆

@cnccccccd 10 месяцев назад

What an inspirational young man

@sublimebeauty1 Год назад

Inspirational ❤

@shellymellon5312 Год назад

Thank you

@missophelie3781 Год назад

This man is a pure legend!!!! Even when you're not disabled, some people tell you that you can't do it! Hats off to him!❤

@SLAYERSWINE1 11 месяцев назад

Chris is a bad ass dude. Congratulations to him & his wonderful family. An inspiration to anyone who sees this...

@alanvetree1208 Год назад

simply awsome.

@olgastrother4116 Год назад

Awesomeness! Congratulations!!!!!!!!

@zakadams762 Год назад

He has awesome coaches and parents

@theresehastings9030 Год назад

Awsome job💯

@char2304 Год назад

❤Just wonderful ❤

@alisoncox13 Год назад

Chris your a inspiration to others and when people told you no you can't do that you showed them oh but I can 😊❤

@juliet7703 Год назад

Wow Chris I m trying to get back into shape. I lI think of you to spure me on when I think I have reached my limit 💪🏾

@stephenjacques554 Год назад

Have to say your the man Chris changing the world for the better day by day. That's an amazing incredible accomplishment so proud of you. Keep up the great work. SJ Sending my love and prayers always for you and family and friends.

@sandrashevel2137 Год назад

So very awesome. ❤

@gabsie7224 Год назад

So cool!!!!

@BE-bs8oe Год назад

The most interesting discussion I had about disability and having a handicap ... was with a group of people with Down Syndrome. The most hurtful comments I ever received came from a man who volunteered for decades for a venue welcoming families with abilities and disabilities. Today I " am brave".

@janetpartyka5968 11 месяцев назад

And kindness.

@naraendrareddy273 9 месяцев назад

This guy did something very few people can do. You go boy!! 😭

@mares3841 Год назад

💛

@MajicallyNews Год назад

❤️❤️

@jenniferlundquist1712 Год назад

Amazing!

@IAMPhoeniX888 Год назад

This amazing loveee this

@Nat007_ Год назад

Amazingly brave ❤

@terrygermany2670 11 месяцев назад

Ironman Chris!!!! Imma cry!!

@JillABaker970 Год назад

What an Amazing young Man I mean IRON MAN!!! Wow I’m just speechless what an incredible achievement All of his achievements!!!

@b20aldo Год назад

And I’m over here complaining because I’m tired. The challenges this kid went though are far beyond how tired I am. Talk about being humbled and motivated.