MAITLAND, Fla. – Last year, an Orange County man with Down syndrome made headlines after becoming the first person with his condition to become an Ironman.
Chris Nikic completed a full Ironman triathlon in under 17 hours in Panama City Beach, and now he’s getting ready for his second full Ironman race in October, which is taking place in Hawaii. [TRENDING: Sheriff: Man cut off grandpa’s ears | Cops kill man suspected of fatally shooting his mom | SpaceX launch creates crazy clouds] “This is an invitation only.
The only people that get invited are folks that have qualified. Chris has qualified; only the best of the best get there,” Nikic’s coach and guide Dan Grieb said. “This course is significantly different.