Chris Nikic
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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Chris Nikic Spreads Inspiration in His New Book: 1% Better
Chris Nikic spreads inspiration in his new book.
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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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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 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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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, ganador del Premio Laureus al Momento Deportivo del Año
Atleta de Olimpiadas Especiales Chris Nikic gana Premio Laureus al Momento Deportivo del Año
Luego de romper expectativas y convertirse en la primera persona con Síndrome de Down en completar un triatlón IRONMAN, Chris Nikic ha vuelto a hacer historia al ser la primera persona con discapacidad intelectual en ganar un Premio Deportivo Laureus.
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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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Special Olympics Athletes Shine at Virtual NFL Big Game Media Tour
Special Olympics takes part in the Big Game media tour virtually.
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