Chris Nikic set a Guinness World Record by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full IRONMAN in November 2020. As a Special Olympics Florida athlete, he has competed in golf, track and field, swimming, basketball and triathlons. This recent high school graduate and motivational speaker attributes his successes in sports and life to his 1% Better philosophy – focus on getting 1% Better each day and you can achieve you dreams! As an Ambassador, Chris strives to raise awareness and promote inclusion for the Special Olympics community and others with intellectual disabilities.
Champion Ambassadors
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Alia Atkinson
Olympic Swimmer, Commander Class Order of Distinction (CD)- Jamaica -
Chris Nikic
Special Olympics Triathlete/Motivational Speaker -
Dalton Risner
NFL Player, Denver Broncos, Offensive Guard -
Drew McIntyre
WWE Superstar, Special Olympics Champion Ambassador -
Eddie Yarbrough
NFL Player, Minnesota Vikings, Defensive End -
Emma Broyles
Miss America 2022 -
Gabriela (Gaby) Dabrowski
Professional Tennis Player, WTA -
Lily D Moore
Actress and Model -
Mack Hollins
NFL Player, Las Vegas Raiders, Wide Receiver -
Montell Jordan
International Recording Artist/Pastor -
Nigel Barker
Fashion Photographer, TV Personality, Producer/Filmmaker -
Victoria Arlen
ESPN SportsCenter Host
