ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - APRIL 20: Owner and Coach of Evolve Coaching Systems Samantha Murphy pushes Johnny Agar as she learns how Team Agar performs differently than other competitors she trains during the run portion at Forest Park on April 20, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri. Typically an individual endurance race, Jeff Agar and his son Johnny, have made it a team sport. They have had to train differently in order to tackle challenging courses. In April, Team Agar traveled from their home in Michigan to St. Louis to meet Murphy (whom was their coach at the time) to help optimize their performances prior to the Ironman World Championship in October 2024. 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)