The 49th annual OUC Orlando Half Marathon is set to take place on Dec. 6 at Lake Eola, welcoming more than 5,000 participants to its inclusive event.

Chris Nikic, a Special Olympics Florida athlete who made history in 2020 as the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon, is preparing to run the hometown half-marathon for the first time.

"To blow past everyone," Nikic said. "I have been doing half-marathons, which is pretty cool, and the crowd."

He is also proud to be a leader in recruiting athletes to participate, saying, "I am the top leader in recruiting athletes to come out and participate."

Chris's father, Nik Nikic, shared insights into his son's training regimen, noting, "Noah and his friends are helping him train by running at a faster pace for him. And t

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