14-Year-Old With Down Syndrome Completes Mini-Triathlon After Meeting His Ironman Inspiration

14-Year-Old With Down Syndrome Completes Mini-Triathlon After Meeting His Ironman Inspiration
Courtesy of Karen Prewitt
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A 14-year-old who has Down syndrome and lives in Florida was recently inspired to accomplish a mini-triathlon, becoming the youngest with the genetic condition ever to accomplish the feat.

Caleb Prewitt from Jacksonville found motivation to participate in athletics after meeting his role model, 21-year-old Chris Nikic—an accomplished triathlete who also has Down syndrome.

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