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For most, Special Olympics flag football is an opportunity for athletes and Unified partners to come together and take their skills to the gridiron for friendly competition.

The following is an excerpt by Style of Sport from the article titled The IRONMAN:

In a new documentary, Chris Nikic takes you behind the scenes to see how he balances training, community and his personal life.

Special Olympics International is launching a new public service announcement, as part of “The Revolution Is Inclusion” campaign.

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.

Chris Nikic spreads inspiration in his new book.

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.

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.

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

Cameron Brate, a tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has supported Special Olympics throughout his career.