ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 22: Johnny Agar shares a laugh with mother Becki Agar at their lake front home on September 22, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. Team Agar were testing the efficiency of a newer boat, while also preparing for a flip over scenario. "My parents taught me at a young age to not take anything too seriously and I think they knew that growing up with cerebral palsy was going to be very hard and challenging for me which could induce a lot of ridicule from others," Johnny Agar said. "My mom used to tell me if I could laugh with those who make fun of me then they lost any power they had over me," he added. "Having the ability to laugh at myself is important because I fail all the time." 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)