TOMORROW is the big day!
Chris Nikic will look to become the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN triathlon!
β 2.4 mile swim
β 112 miles on the bike
βΒ 26.2 mile run
We know he can do it. Let's all wish @ChrisNikic good luck as he aims to make history! π
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- He did it!!! Chris Nikic is the first person with Down syndrome to ever complete an IRONMAN triathlon. 2.4-mile Swim: β 112-mile Bike: β 26.2-mile Run: β What an inspiration! #Triathlon #AnythingIsPossible πΈ Getty Images.@ChrisNikic, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN! Β Congratulations Chris on becoming the first person with Down syndrome to finish an IRONMAN. You have shattered barriers while proving without a doubt that Anything is Possible! Β (1/3)
- It's a historic day for #USA! @gwenjorgensen WINS first #triathlon #Gold! #gwensanity #Rio2016 (@N2PHOTOservices)
- First-time triathletes trying to find their bike in transition like
00:00 - How triathletes are getting those swim workouts in when the pools are closed. π This was sent to us from the #triathlon team at @WagnerCollege. What creative home workouts are you doing while social distancing? Send 'em to us and we'll share our favorite ones! ππ
00:00 - Once again, the sport of triathlon reminds us that anything is possible. Congratulations to Chris Nikic β the first person with Down syndrome to ever complete an IRONMAN. Thanks for inspiring people all around the world. π #AnythingIsPossible #Triathlon πΈ Getty Images
- 6th place for Kevin McDowell! Great performance. It's the highest finish of any American man in Olympic triathlon history. Congrats, @KMcDowell1! ππ #Tokyo2020 #TokyoOlympics #Triathlon #TokyoUnited
- BRONZE for Katie Zaferes at the Tokyo Olympic Games!! π₯πΊπΈ Itβs just the third Olympic medal from a U.S. triathlete in history. What a performance. Congratulations, @KZaferes6! #TokyoOlympics #Tokyo2020 #TokyoUnited #Tokyo2020Triathlon
- Replying to @USASwimming and @dog_ratesClearly a great runner too with how fast those legs are moving. Can she bike? Muffin sure looks like an elite triathlete in the making. πΆ
- USA Triathlon is heartbroken to learn of the passing of Dick Hoyt. Hoyt was an endurance sports icon, a Boston Marathon and Kona legend and a USA Triathlon Hall of Famer. More importantly, he was a tremendous father and a beloved member of our community. May he rest in peace.
- What a performance from the great Tim OβDonnell! He takes second place at the IRONMAN World Championship to lead the U.S. in Kona! Way to represent, @TOinTRI πππΊπΈπ₯ #IMKona #ironmanworldchampionship #IronmanKona #USA #Triathlon
00:00 - SILVER for Team USA in the Olympic debut of the triathlon Mixed Relay! π₯πΊπΈ #TokyoOlympics













