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Johnny Agar and his father Jeff compete on the ironman circuit as a team, with Jeff pushing and pulling Johnny through the triathlon. Humankind

Johnny Agar and his dad Jeff run in an Ironman competition in Florida.(Photo: courtesy Music that Moves)

HAINES CITY, FL - Johnny Agar and his father, Jeff have become a source of inspiration on the ironman circuit. Not only does the duo compete in ironman competitions, but they do it in a unique way. Jeff pushes and pulls his son Johnny the entire way.

Johnny Agar was born with cerebral palsy, but he's never shied away from overcoming obstacles. "Everybody hates uphill, but if they can remember that there's a downhill at the end of every uphill, it makes life so much easier," he said.

The father-son team finished the Florida ironman race in 7 hours, 40 minutes, but they have their sites set on bigger goals. They hope tocompetein the Ironman World Championshipin Kona, Hawaii later this year.

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