A 9-year-old British boy with cerebral palsy is showing the world that disabilities don't have to prevent kids from pursuing their athletic dreams.
Bailey Matthews, who inspired millions last year with his triumphant finish at the Castle Howard Triathlon, decided to pay it forward by creating a triathlon that allows all kids to compete.
Scheduled for July 17 in the U.K., the event is called The Be More Bailey Triathlon and will feature a 50-meter swim, 2.5 kilometer bike ride and 750 meter footrace.
"It isn't a triathlon just for children with disabilities -- it is for every child," Matthews told ABC News. Event organizer Dean Jackson added that there will be no timing component so that participants can go at their own pace.
"[I]t's purely based on participation, excitement and fun," Jackson said.
The Be More Bailey Triathlon will take place in conjunction with the Jenson Button Trust Triathlon and will give kids the chance to participate accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Matthews appeared on "Good Morning Britain" and explained that the event "gives people the opportunity who are not confident enough but they want to do a triathlon."
Major props to this kid using his viral fame for an inspiring cause.
H/T ABC News
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