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'My Dad gave me a hug and I decided my dreams were going to win鈥�

Chris Nikic on how he became the first person with Down's syndrome to complete an Ironman

21-year-old Chris Nikic is the first person with Down's syndrome to finish an Ironman event, involving swimming, cycling and running. Chris and his father Nik told Martha Kearney how Chris nearly gave up half through, when he "hit the wall" - but instead, Chris decided he "wanted his dreams to win."

Credit: Nik Nikic

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