Canadian swimmer claims six medals at World Down Syndrome Swim Championships November 28, 2022 0 0 At this year’s World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships in Portugal, one competitor stood out among the rest. Julia Lane, a 22-year-old from...
Chris Nikic becomes the first person with Down syndrome to finish Ironman World Championship October 14, 2022 0 0 Last week, Chris Nikic set a new record by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to finish the Ironman World Championship. After his...
Woman with Down syndrome earns black belt in karate December 21, 2021 0 0 This month, a Florida woman with Down syndrome finally earned her black belt in karate. At 29 years old, Christina Haas is a fighter, and has been...
Competitive swimmer with Down syndrome breaks four world records September 22, 2021 0 0 Earlier this month, Dunia Camacho, a competitive swimmer with Down syndrome, was awarded for breaking four Guinness World Record titles. Born and...
First IRONMAN with Down syndrome to receive ESPN’s Jimmy V Award for Perseverance July 9, 2021 0 1 Every year for the past 14 years, ESPN has selected one dedicated athlete to receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, which recognizes athletic...
Girl with Down syndrome swims across Kootenay Lake September 15, 2020 0 1 Lily Nay, a ten-year-old girl from British Columbia with Down syndrome, just accomplished her summer goal – one that would be difficult for many...
