ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 20: Becki Agar photographs her son Johnny Agar after she lowered him into their Swim Spa following a workout by his father Jeff (L) on September 20, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. "We are always looking to create opportunities in helping people better their lives, help achieve their goals and make their journey a little easier," President of Master Spa Kevin Richards said when speaking about donating a Swim Spa to Team Agar. After learning about the father-son duo through a connection to former U.S. Olympian swimmer Michael Phelps, the family was invited to the Master Spa factory earlier this year to help build a relationship and find a product that would be beneficial to Jeff and Johnny for their endurance training and recovery. For 15 years, Jeff and his son Johnny Agar have been pushing the limits of endurance sports including Ironman triathlons. Their athletic accomplishments have been especially noteworthy considering that Johnny lives with cerebral palsy, a muscle disorder which necessitates assistance with his daily activities. When racing, Johnny receives full support by his sixty-one-year-old father to pull, haul and push him on course. In 2022, after five unsuccessful attempts, Team Agar completed a full Ironman - 140.6 miles of swimming, cycling, and running - within a 17-hour time limit. Nearly a decade after a failed attempt at the 2016 Ironman World Championship Triathlon in Kona, Team Agar was invited back to Hawaii to compete in this year's VinFast IRONMAN World Championship. Although the father-son-duo came up short of their dream of completing one of the most challenging triathlons in the world, they say their journey has never been solely about reaching the finish line. Their experiences have emphasized their commitment to overcoming challenges together as a family and connecting with those navigating disabilities and the struggles of everyday life. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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