At the age of 21, Chris Nikic became the first person with Down syndrome to complete the Ironman triathlon, which consisted of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run. The very thought would be enough 【小题1】(put) off those in the greatest physical condition. However, by completing【小题2】challenge in 14 minutes under the official cut-off time, this sporting hero set a Guinness World Record.

This【小题3】(impress) accomplishment was made possible thanks to the loving guidance of Nikic’s father, Nik. While 【小题4】(raise) Nikic, Nik was worried about his son’s inactive lifestyle, thus giving him the task of becoming 1% 【小题5】(fit) every day. And the first step【小题6】 (achieve) with a single push-up.

Now, three years later, Nikic has gathered much【小题7】(strong) and determination to really push his body to the limits. Considering those with Down syndrome have to fight varying physical and learning disabilities, Nikic’s accomplishment is another example of【小题8】people with this condition overcome barriers and achieve success. The key for him is resilience.

Nikic isn’t stopping there. He has set new goals for 2021, including the plan to participate【小题9】the special Olympics in Orlando, Florida in 2022. Undoubtedly, with his family, friends and followers by his side, Nikic 【小题10】(continue) to set new records.

Here are two world-famous living legends.

One is Lang Ping, and 【小题1】 other is Michael Jordan. Lang Ping used to be a player, who brought honour and glory to her country. Years later she became a coach, who led the women’s volleyball team to medals at world championships and the Olympics. When preparing for the 2015 World Cup, the team【小题2】 Lang Ping had built was falling apart. One of the best players【小题3】 (injure), and then the team captain had to leave because of heart problems. 【小题4】 ( lose) two important players was a big challenge for Lang Ping, but she did not lose heart. She knew that her young players could win if they worked together as a team. Two weeks later, they were world【小题5】 (champion)!

Michael Jordan, 【小题6】 ( know) as “Air Jordan”, changed basketball with his graceful moves and jumps. Jordan’s skills were 【小题7】 (impress), but the mental strength that he showed made him unique. Jordan says that the secret 【小题8】 his success is learning from his failures. Losing games taught him to practise harder and never give【小题9】. In life, Jordan has learnt to share his success with others. The Boys and Girls Club which he started in Chicago 【小题10】 (help) young people since 1996.

Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the “Hand of God" goal in 1986 and【小题1】 (lead) his country to that year's World Cup title, has died. He was 60. Maradona s spokesman, Sebastian Sanchi, said he died Wednesday of heart attack, two weeks after【小题2】(release) from a hospital in Buenos Aires【小题3】 (follow) brain surgery.

The office of Argentina's president said it will decree three days of national mourning, and the Argentine soccer association expressed【小题4】 (it) sorrow on Twitter.

Maradona captivated fans around the world over a two-decade career with a fascinating style of play. Although his reputation【小题5】 (influence) by an ill-fated spell in charge of the national team, he remained idolized in Argentina 【小题6】 “Golden Boy”.

“You took us to the top of the world,” Argentine President Alfredo Fernandez said on social media, “You made us【小题7】 (incredible) happy. You were the greatest of all.”

The No.10 he wore on his shirt became synonymous with(同义) him, as it also had with Pele, the Brazilian great with【小题8】 Maradona was regularly paired as the best of all time.

“What sad news,” Pele said Wednesday. “I lost【小题9】 great friend and the world lost a legend. May God give【小题10】 (strong) to family members. One day, hope we can play ball together in the sky.”