ENOLA, Pa. — The East Pennsboro Area School District welcomed a special motivational speaker today.
Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to finish the Ironman Triathlon, spoke with staff, students, and members of the community Friday.
Nikic hosted a meet and greet and completed a push-up challenge with the student-athletes.
He says that he is optimistic about his ability to inspire others.
"[I want to] Give them inspiration, give them hope that one day they'll walk away from school and tell their family members what they learned and what they accomplished," said Nikic.
Students who attended the event also drew inspiration from Nikic's story.
"To see how easy it can be to be successful in the way that they explained it is very exciting. Honesty, I think I'll take that into my personal day-to-day workouts," said East Penn senior Dakota Campbell.