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Maitlander Chris Nikic becomes first person with Down Syndrome to complete the grueling Ironman triathlon

Maitland resident and Special Olympics Florida athlete Chris Nikic made sports history over the weekend, becoming the first person with Down Syndrome ever to complete the grueling Ironman triathlon. For the uninitiated, the limits-testing Ironman course consists of – and our muscles gave out just typing this – a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike race and a 26.2-mile run. […]

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