1% Better
The SENIA Happy Hour Podcast
English - March 24, 2022 12:31 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBEducation Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Overview:
Today host Lori Boll speaks with Chris Nikic and his father, Nic. Chris set a new world record by being the first person with Down Syndrome to complete a 140.6-mile Ironman. He is also the first person with Down Syndrome to be sponsored by Adidas. His mission is to inspire others like him to pursue their dreams and goals.
His greatest achievement is showing others how shifting your focus from your disabilities to your abilities and pursuing your dreams with an unwavering tenacity, a positive attitude and a no-quit grit can help anyone achieve their goals and dreams.
Connect with Chris
Resources mentioned on today’s show:
Book: 1% better: The Chris Nikic Story
GoFund Me for Chris’ Ironman in Hawaii
Special Olympics - Watch the documentary about Chris on the homepage
Adidas Runner 321
Bio
Chris Nikic set a new world record by being the first person with Down Syndrome to complete a 140.6-mile Ironman. His mission is to inspire others like him to pursue their dreams and goals.
His greatest achievement is showing others how shifting your focus from your disabilities to your abilities and pursuing your dreams with an unwavering tenacity, a positive attitude and a no-quit grit can help anyone achieve their goals and dreams.