ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN - MAY 10: Becki Agar lifts her son Johnny Agar from a stairway chairlift to his motorized wheelchair before leaving their home on May 10, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. When Johnny was born with cerebral palsy, a muscle disorder which necessitates assistance with his daily activities, his parents made a pact to raise him as if he had no disability and without limitations. 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)

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - MAY 09: Jeff Agar participates in a group run led by RunGR at Garfield Park on May 09, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Often training alone, Jeff often admits that this was never his dream, but his for son Johnny. "It's a selfish sport," Jeff Agar said. "A lot of time alone and a lot of time away from family," Jeff added. But he admitted that training and competing without a doubt built a stronger bond with his son. "[I was] sucked into the positive environment that endurance sports are." 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)

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)

MAPLEWOOD, MISSOURI - APRIL 20: Johnny Agar (R) watches his father, Jeff (C) and Tim Ray, Head Bike Fitter of Maplewood Bicycle, custom fit their bicycle to optimize performance on April 20, 2024 in Maplewood, Missouri. Over the years, Team Agar has had many variations and adaptations to the modes of towing, carrying and pushing Johnny. "The biggest change was the design of a tandem bike for Johnny," Jeff Agar said, crediting bike company Cycles Chinook, based out of New Hampshire. "[The owner] David Lafferty, took on the project of designing a tandem bike and had the great idea of Johnny sitting in reverse so he can see athletes coming up on us and talk to them throughout the race." 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)

KAILUA KONA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 26: Training partner and friend Rebecca Cruttenden runs up the course as she cheers on Jeff and Johnny Agar as they compete in the bike portion of the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship on October 26, 2024 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Team Agar cannot be assisted with outside help other than verbal encouragement and must rely on aide stations. In their 96 miles of competing, Cruttenden was able to motivate them twice. 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)

KAILUA KONA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 25: Johnny Agar works on social media posts while his father readies his drop bags at their rental home prior to the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship on October 25, 2024 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Johnny continually works from his cell phone to connect with others and foster relationships with the team's sponsors. 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)

ROCKFORD, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 21: Johnny Agar wheels past a Crucifixion of Jesus wall decor of his home as he heads to the garage before training session on September 21, 2024 in Rockford, Michigan. "It was really important for me to let them know if they faced anything in life, no matter what it was, to find the positive somewhere in that situation," said Becki Agar in speaking about raising her children. "It was a powerful tool they would need in order to overcome the hard in life. I wanted to show them their minds were very powerful. But more importantly, I reminded them that God was always there for them." 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)

KAILUA KONA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 23: The Agars (L-R) Gracy, Becki, Johnny, Jeff and Annie have a family picture taken during a family luau at their rental house prior to the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship on October 23, 2024 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. The family celebrated their momentous achievements, successes and journey back to the Kona starting line. 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)