KAILUA KONA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 24: Dr. Monica Harden, owner of Restored Health Chiropractic Center, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan works on the muscles of Jeff Agar following a test swim prior to the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship on October 24, 2024 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. The family flew Dr. Harden and other key family members, people of their team to Kona to help prepare their minds, bodies and equipment for race day. 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)