Chris and Nik Nikic on Ironman Triathlons and Getting 1% Better
Sports Spectrum Podcast
Sports Spectrum
5 • 661 Ratings
🗓️ 21 November 2021
⏱️ 24 minutes
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Summary
Chris Nikic is the first person with Down Syndrome to complete an Ironman Triathlon. Today, Chris and his dad Nik share their inspirational story and why they want to help others achieve their dreams and overcome mental hurdles.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey guys, this episode of Sports Spectrums podcast is presented by Sports Spectrum's weekly Slant, |
| 0:06.2 | our brand new football show every single Wednesday night during the football season, |
| 0:12.1 | the NFL, college football, high school football. We're covering it all every single week with one |
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| 0:24.3 | You need to check out Sports Spectrum's weekly slant. We've had quite a few episodes already. |
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| 0:35.1 | It's a very unique show. It's one of a kind. |
| 0:38.3 | I don't think there's another football show out there. |
| 0:41.3 | That's bringing Jesus into the conversation. |
| 0:43.4 | But that's what we're doing. |
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| 1:02.2 | Thank you. Slant. Check it out at Sportspectrum.com. Welcome to Sports Spectrum, where we bring Jesus back into the conversation. |
| 1:07.1 | Here's your host, former ESPN producer, Jason Romano. |
| 1:11.0 | And welcome to the show, everyone. |
| 1:12.5 | I am Jason. |
| 1:13.3 | This is the Sports Spectrum podcast. |
| 1:16.2 | We have a great conversation today with Chris and Nick Nickich. |
| 1:20.5 | Now, Chris Nickich is the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon. |
| 1:28.2 | And his father, Nick, is his dad, of course, and his coach, one of his coaches. |
| 1:32.8 | And Chris and Nick together wrote this book, |
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