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CAN DO – ability: swim, bike, run

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November 10, 2020

| Commission on Disability
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When the going got tough, Chris Nikic got going, regardless of Down syndrome.  After several surgeries and disappointing results at the Special Olympics, Chris’ family and training team helped him adopt a “1% better” philosophy.  Results?  Becoming part of a wonderful community and posting a record-making performance in the Ironman Florida triathlon.

Chris Nikic says:  You cannot tell me what a cannot do.

Get the story in this NPR/PBS/WUFT 7-minute video.