Category: Ironman

Teen Turns Around Life of Heroin Addiction, Qualifies for Ironman World Championship

A former high-school drug addict has proved that nothing is impossible if one is ready to face the challenges head-on. Noel Mulkey, 26, from Oklahoma, who became sober six years ago, finished Tulsa’s first Ironman Triathlon on May 23 to qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii later this year. Rewriting his life story all…


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

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. Before…


Triathlete With Brain Cancer Who Considered Suicide Is Now Preparing for Ironman 70.3

A Hawaiin triathlete, husband, and father has chosen to turn a terminal cancer diagnosis into a reason to live life to the fullest. His tenacity is inspiring not only his family and doctors but also people far and wide. Over a year ago, Colin Clark, who lives on Hawaii’s Big Island of Kailua-Kona, was blindsided…