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Eric Henry Liddell ( / ˈlɪdəl /; 16 January 1902 – 21 February 1945) was a Scottish sprinter, rugby player and Christian missionary. Born in Qing China to Scottish missionary parents, he attended boarding school near London, spending time when possible with his family in Edinburgh, and afterwards attended the University of Edinburgh .
Feb 12, 2018 · It’s the only reason many people are familiar with Eric Liddell, the “Flying Scotsman” who shocked the world by refusing to run the one hundred meters in the 1924 Paris Olympics, a race he was favored to win.
Jul 13, 2024 · Eric Liddell (born January 16, 1902, Tientsin, China—died February 21, 1945, Weihsien, China) was a British runner who won a gold medal in the 400-metre run and a bronze in the 200 metres at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. The son of Scottish missionaries, Liddell was born in China.
Jul 8, 2024 · Scottish athlete Eric Liddell won the 400m gold at the Paris Olympics on 11 July 1924 – but he's just as famous for a race he didn't run. In History looks at the real story behind the Chariots...
Mar 21, 2024 · The Life and Death of Eric Liddell and the Rebirth of Chinese Christianity. On the 3rd February 2024, three scholars of the University of Edinburgh held an event about Eric Liddell’s life and work in China, his legacy there, and the subsequent history of Chinese Christianity, worldwide and in China itself. • Prof. Brian Stanley (Professor ...
Jul 9, 2024 · The Eric Liddell Community. Soon after his Olympic triumph, Liddell returned to China to become a missionary. Liddell was born in China in 1902 to Scots missionary parents.
Jul 1, 2024 · Eric Liddell’s Legacy Still Tracks, 100 Years Later. With his refusal to race on Sunday, the Scottish sprinter showcased a bigger story about Christians in sports. Paul Emory Putz July 1, 2024.
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