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Chris Nikic

Chris Nikic wears swim cap and goggles while smiling in open water.
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Washington Post Profiles Three Special Olympics Athletes with Down Syndrome

The following is an excerpt by The Washington Post from the article titled, For World Down Syndrome Day, meet 3 young people who dream big and achieve.
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Special Olympics athlete, Chris Nikic, runs alongside two New York Police Department women in the NYC marathon.
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Special Olympics Florida Athletes Earn Medals at the New York Marathon 2021

8 November 2021. Two Special Olympics Florida athletes competed in the New York Marathon yesterday. Samantha Rodriquez and Chris Nikic both pushed through the cold to claim their marathon medals.
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Book cover on the left and Chris signing books on the right.
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Chris Nikic Spreads Inspiration in His New Book: 1% Better

Chris Nikic spreads inspiration in his new book.
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Chris Nikic poses beside his planning board.
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Chris Nikic Entry in Guinness Book of World Records

The following is an excerpt from the article, First Person with Down’s Syndrome to finish an Ironman: Chris Nikic’s Story, published by guinessworldrecords.com.
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver meets Special Olympics World Games supporters while in Shanghai, in 2007.
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USA Today Sports Celebrates the Legacy of Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver

USA Today Sports Celebrates the Legacy of Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver
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Chris Nikic proudly poses wearing three Special Olympics medals he won in swimming at a Special Olympics Florida competition.
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Chris Nikic to Receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2021 ESPYS

Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full IRONMAN triathlon, will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2021 ESPYS.
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Chris Nikic standing in front of a pool in Special Olympics Training gear
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Vote - Chris Nikic Nominated For 2021 Espy Awards: Best Athlete With A Disability, Men's Sports

Chris Nikic has been nominated for an ESPY for Best Athlete With A Disability, Men's Sports.
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Chris Nikic winner of Laureus Sports moment of the Year
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Chris Nikic winner of Laureus Sports moment of the Year

After shattering expectations and becoming the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN triathlon, Chris Nikic has made history again by being the first person with an intellectual disability to win a Lauresus sports award. Read the full article.
Chris Nikic, Special Olympics Florida athlete and Champion Ambassador
In the News

Special Olympics Athlete Chris Nikic Wins Laureus Sporting Moment of the Year Award

Special Olympics Athlete Chris Nikic Wins Laureus Sporting Moment award.
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Chris Nikic riding his bike during the IRONMAN competition
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“17 Hours: The Chris Nikic Story” Premieres on ESPN in Honor of World Down Syndrome Day

SC Featured film follows Chris’s journey as he becomes the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full IRONMAN Triathlon.
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