Chris Nikic
I am a 21-year old with Down Syndrome and all the associated disabilities, except one. I focus on my God-given abilities.
After completing the Florida Ironman in November 2020, here is what I’ve accomplished at the age of 21:
- Olympic Triathlon January 2020
- IRONMAN 70.3 May 2020
- IRONMAN 140.6 November 2020
- Become a Public Speaker December 2020
AND I have new goals to reach by the age of 23:
- Children's Book Launch- June 2021
- IRONMAN Hawaii 70.3- June 2021
- 1% Better Book Release- October 2021
- IRONMAN Hawaii 140.6- October 2021
- New York City Marathon- November 2021
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I only have one theme: 1% Better.
It’s all I needed to achieve the impossible.
It’s a plan simple enough for someone with DS to follow.
It’s also simple enough for someone with DS to explain it.
It’s also inspiring enough for anyone to do it.
If I can do so much with so little, IMAGINE what YOU can do.
I SPEAK PRIMARILY TO SCHOOLS AND CORPORATE CONFERENCES
Tired of the same old expert speakers and authors who talk about their research?
How about trying someone who has done something that everyone said couldn’t be done but I did it anyway?
Testimonials
"Thank you, thank you, thank you! This presentation was amazing. I am still sobbing. Please extend my gratitude to Chris who absolutely rocks!" - Marina Aslanyan, CEO, SmartLinx
" I am a Partner at JMA Ventures, a real estate investment and development firm in San Francisco. After seeing Chris' story and triumphs, I wanted to share his powerful message with my colleagues, friends and family. Chris' 1% better and no excuse mindset is not only applicable to athletics but also to work and everyday life. His engaging speech that included his dad and mom was incredible. We learned about the challenges of Down Syndrome and also about the focused resilience that Chris has had to show he is a just a normal dude like everyone else but with the right mindset has been able to overcome his obstacles. The speech was complimented by celebrating my 40th birthday with a 40 mile run, Chris Nikic style! I will forever now have installed in me the realization from Chris that the impossible is possible and that mindset is everything. Thank you for sharing your incredible story and for giving an amazing speech." - Kevin Morgan, Partner Real Estate Acquisitions, San Francisco Bay Area.