Chris Nikic
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About
Triathlete and motivational speaker known for becoming the first person with Down syndrome to finish an ironman triathlon. In 2020, he completed the Ironman Florida triathlon with a time of 16 hours and 46 minutes and 9 seconds. He has earned more than 130,000 followers on his chrisnikic Instagram account.
Before Fame
He could not walk until he was four years old.
Trivia
In 2021, he received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the ESPY Awards. He also won the ESPY for Best Athlete with a Disability in Men's Sports.
Family Life
His parents are named Nik and Patty Nikic. He has a sibling named Jackie.
Associated With
He and Caden Cox are both successful athletes with Down syndrome.
