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Even Olympic gold will not tempt him to compromise. All of Scotland is eager for their running celebrity Eric Liddell to sprint past the rest of the world and bring home Olympic gold in the 100-meter race. But when Eric makes the stunning announcement that he won’t race on Sunday because of his religious convictions, he is soon labeled a ...
Jun 30, 2021 · For Liddell, this was the most important race. He fought the good fight; he finished the race; he kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7). As you enjoy the 2021 Summer Olympics, take the time to share the amazing story of Eric Liddell’s life with your children through the animated Torchlighters episode and accompanying activity pages.
Chariots of Fire is a 1981 British historical sports drama film directed by Hugh Hudson, written by Colin Welland and produced by David Puttnam.It is based on the true story of two British athletes in the 1924 Olympics: Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of God, and Harold Abrahams, an English Jew who runs to overcome prejudice.
Learn about the life and legacy of Eric Liddell, the Olympic champion and missionary, and join the centenary celebration in 2024.
Jul 14, 2022 · Eric Henry Liddell was a Scottish athlete, rugby player and a famous missionary. He is most famously known as the winner of the men's 400 meters at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. The son of Scottish missionaries in China, Liddell was born and spent some of his childhood in China, before settling in England for his education.
May 9, 2017 · — Daily Mail The untold and inspiring story of Eric Liddell, hero of Chariots of Fire, from his Olympic medal to his missionary work in China to his last, brave years in a Japanese work camp during WWII Many people will remember Eric Liddell as the Olympic gold medalist from the Academy Award winning film Chariots of Fire. Famously, Liddell ...
