Father-son team defying the odds in triathlon get ultimate surprise

You may remember Jeff and Johnny Agar, the father-son athletes we introduced you to last year on their journey of defying the odds in triathlon. "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud traveled back to Michigan to help pull off an epic surprise for the deserving duo ahead of Father's Day.
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[@willcookmakeup]

I'm absolutely sobbing. My father was a professional triathlete and competed for Team USA in the 2008 Beijing Worlds winning his age group. The Ironman mantra has been a part of our family's life forever. Kona was his favorite race to do and I have so many memories of his races. I'm so happy to see this. My father passed in 2017, he would have loved this story.

[@BackyardBeeKeepingNuevo]

“I’m not a fan of swimming, biking or running,” yet he does it all for his son. What an inspirational story! Happy Father’s Day.

[@karenjohnson5271]

The love between father and son brings tears to my eyes.

[@syltonbelfon7479]

If this doesn't touch you in some way your not human. You and your dad are truly an inspiration to many. Wish you both good luck in your up an coming event and a big hand to his support system, weather it's family, friends or sponsors you all help made his dream come tru. Thank you CBS for bring such a heart touching story to us. HAPPY DADDY'S DAY to all the dads.

[@kathysanchez5945]

The tears are still going...Amazing family...so much Courage & Inspiration...Blessings to them All!!!

[@joann5051]

I have no doubt they have the whole world rooting for them. Good luck and strength to you both.

[@gloriaanderson3012]

What a very inspirational story ! Best Dad ever ! Happy Fathers Day!

[@buddhavb3616]

What an inspirational story and follow up. My soul needed this. Thank you

[@jackiewiczwebdesign]

I cried the entire time i watched this lol

[@dsan5825]

I’m crying . My cousin has CP too and I see her when I look at him. He’s been able to do so much and seems to have an amazing family that has supported him all the way. This is what love can do.

[@lc2296]

So inspiring.... i am crying. Sending support to the Team Agar family

[@kimking5928]

I ugly cried through the whole thing. Tears of joy and happiness.

[@GLN14659]

Jeff and Johnny your rockin' it! Amazing story of REMOVING BOUNDARIES!! YES!! It's takes people and programs. You show us with your determination how high we could all fly. Johnny, you got some dad man. My mom has CP, she rocked it too w/o fear. Although challenges remain in her elder years. Discipline will serve you well even after our parents are gone. You are determined, that will see you through. Trust me!

[@lanaofficiel4042]

David Begnaud is very kind and tenderhearted with Johnny. They share a beautiful friendship. Blessings to both ❤. Johnny's father is a wonderful father and a wonderful man. May the Lord Almighty bless both father and son with good health and much happiness 🙏. Inspiration story, Bravo David!!!!

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

Absolutely magnificent story! Thank You CBS... thank you David Begnaud... well done. Best wishes, health, joy, wellbeing...

[@BiggaTigga]

I haven’t cried this hard in a long time. Bravo! I’m so happy for them.

[@BGNerd1]

I’m not crying, you’re crying. Amazing father son team. Best of luck training and competing.

[@bellanatasha3]

That was amazing! Payton is a great man. This father is so rare so many need to follow in his steps. Nat all blessings come to this wonderful man’s family. You are so strong and brave !

[@cynthiamason4069]

Oh, GEEZ! Enough, already! When is David Begnaud coming out with his own brand of tissues? I need a box whenever I watch one of his beautiful, heartfelt and important stories on the goodness all around us that we never see. The name? "Cry Me A River Because We Need The WATER".♡♡♡☆☆☆♡♡♡

[@mkate1947]

It’s 8am and I’m balling. Wow so inspiring. His father at his age, pushing to keep his son’s dreams alive. ❤

[@Espi.84]

I wasn't expecting to cry today but here we are 😢

[@kimberlycoleman4630]

How can you not be inspired? God bless and lead them to the finish line.

[@rayisland23]

If that doesn't bring a tear to your eyes your not human

[@user-vd2jk7dl3p]

Freaking fantastic! Thank God

[@ridgebhouse]

I’ve been following them for a long time and they are awesome!🤗

[@DickNasty480]

I used the marvel at Team Hoyt who have both passed away and this family has taken their place. Truly inspirational at their love and dedication and it should remind all of us that life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you react to it.

[@bellanatasha3]

May all blessings

[@DionneLeslie1]

The most beautiful Father and son on this planet! ❤

[@jeannesutter4951]

This reminds me of Team Hoyt. I wish Team Agar the best of luck and strong tailwinds!

[@dawnitaparham7916]

I can't stop crying

[@kimjohnson2856]

Oh i love this so much i had a client with a disease like that but she never gave up i cried this morning with Joy of this story ❤ 🙏 you guys win ironman

[@lisasamuel8709]

All the best to them in the Ironman competition. The love and support in their family is so evident.

[@christycunningham4517]

David and Steve….if you want to feel good, be better, connect 💚✊🏿

[@erical9526]

Let this be a lesson to all of us to stop sweating the small stuff, stop letting mole hills keep us from achieving our dreams, and to take stock in what we have and realize it is enough to accomplish anything we truly want to accomplish. Wishing the absolute best to Team Agar!

[@christycunningham4517]

I am balling. Payton Manning put me over the top, UT class 98, when this father, totally 💯 committed father keeps going 🙏🏾 you don’t have a choice but to work out and an inspiration for anyone over 50….. you guys rock 👊🏿

[@kathynewey6513]

So awesome.!! Rooting gor you.. Happy Fathers day..

[@ysomuchinfo]

Great story. Congratulations guys

[@DionneLeslie1]

Go Team Agar!!! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MS-cl5lz]

Truly AMAZING !!! God bless them !

[@denisedomonkos6447]

I'm not crying.....You Are !!! What a beautiful story ❤️. Good luck Team Agar !!!

[@NitaCostello]

Im not crying. 😢 You're crying. 😭 Congratulations on all your achievements. The best is yet to come.

[@playadeldiablo]

Great morning smile...

[@ltorromcc]

SO INCREDIBLY INSPIRING!!

[@jae6506]

Thank you, Lord👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Tears of joy are flowing🥹

[@smithjessiem44]

To late, I'm already crying 😢

[@jfortier23]

Who is cutting onions over here…what an incredible story!

[@shellianne5767]

All I can say is WOW!

[@maleighjohnson7020]

I’m crying… ❤️👏🏻👏🏻

[@xxgreenxmambaxx]

I’m not crying, your….. no I’m totally crying. Go get ‘em fellas!

[@kimsinspiredlife]

Phenomenal ⭐️⭐️Congratulations!

[@cobielangerak8726]

Thank you for introduction using us to this remarkable father-son duo!

[@RH-wj4rz]

If more people had father's like this we would have a very different world.

[@Ltjondrowardojo]

Happy Father’s Day…..

[@eliotoole]

Praise God for father's like that.😊

[@solapeadeyemi9093]

Awesome! Ure d best dad!

[@MyRichAuntie]

My eyes are leaking ❤❤❤❤

[@joslynnford7742]

Congratulations 🎊🎈🎉🍾 Amazing Team Agar!!!!! 👏 🪄 🎇

[@johnmullies1807]

Story inspires me. I know I can't he him, but I CAN be better

[@jakedones2099]

What a father though

[@youtubelearning2990]

Family

[@stevencampbell365]

Good Stuff 👌 unbelievable 💪 Go Strong 🙏

[@Midnight_manna]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@kimberlytousley3450]

❤️

[@spitit247]

I'm not crying. You're crying.

[@tanyamichielli6239]

❤️💪🏻❤️

[@ruthquetant7375]

🥺💖🥳🎊👏🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾💐‼️‼️‼️

[@AcornSmokes420]

1:28 I believe I can fly When you are paralyzed basically he felt like flying ❤

[@mma-g]

When they finish they ask Jonny how it went “It was easy.”

[@thandadavis2418]

❤😂

[@barbaraolson6783]

Lucky he has the money and family to keep active.

[@70soapfan]

❤❤❤❤

[@mavericksolo8055]

Hopefully, the Agar family isn't doing this for financial gain. If you follow them, you'll notice they constantly get both local and nationwide coverage of just about about anything they can on young Johnny and how they can build klout for their daughter Annie who has a TikTok career. Who gets the revenue from Johnny's book deal? The parents!

[@igfit.brit_runs9108]

How lucky is Johnny to have a superhero for a Dad 🥲❤💪🏾

[@joslynnford7742]

❤