ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 20: Johnny Agar watches one of his favorite teams, the Detroit Tigers, play baseball on television at his home on September 20, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. "I have always had an appreciation for the failure, the resilience of the ballplayers," Johnny Agar said, while acknowledging his father Jeff, who was a Detroit Tigers prospect in the 1980s. "Baseball to me represents my life in a lot of ways. Every time a batter goes up to swing, he knows there’s an opportunity for him to strike out. But he swings for the fences anyway. That’s how I want to live my life with cerebral palsy." 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)