During a critical moment, a person,
animal or
thing seizes the oppurtunity and takes charge and wins or overcomes an obstacle that seems nearly impossible to accomplish. A website has also been created due to this saying: LikeABoss(
dot)com
Conner
Long is nine years old. His little
brother Cayden is seven. But Cayden can’t do a lot of things his big
brother can do. At four months old, Cayden was diagnosed with a condition called hypertonic cerebral palsy, which leaves him unable to walk or talk on his own. Playing sports is a great way for brothers to bond, but it seemed to be out of the question for the Longs — until Conner had an idea.
A year and a half ago, he and Cayden started participating in triathlons together. Conner swims while pulling Cayden in a raft, bikes with his little
brother towed behind him in a trailer, and pushes that trailer when they run. Over the past 18 months, the pair from White House, Tennessee, traveled up and down the East coast to compete in races. Seeing the brothers working together has inspired onlookers, while bringing Conner and Cayden closer than ever. Their
amazing determination and spirit is why the Long brothers are the
2012 Sports Illustrated Kids SportsKids of the Year.
Conner Long is Like A Boss.
