Olympians Credit God for Successes

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These Christian athletes have more in common than astounding talent and the thrill of representing the United States in the 2008 Olympic Games. They also share the goal of crediting God for their athletic success.

Ryan Hall, representing the United States as a marathon runner in the 2008 Olympic Games, proclaims his faith in Jesus Christ as the reason he runs.

Listen as he tells his story

Laura Wilkinson will represent the United States as a diver in the 2008 Olympic Games. When she’s not diving, Laura travels around the country speaking at The Revolve Tour, a Christian conference for girls.

Listen as she tells her story

Allyson Felix, representing the United States as a track and field sprinter in the 2008 Olympic Games, sees her running ability as a gift from God.

Listen as she tells her story

Scott Rigsby thought life was over the day a car crash took both his legs. Although not over, his life would never be the same, going from one filled with hopes for the future to one filled with countless surgeries, prescription drug addiction and depression.

Hear how Scott battled against these seemingly impossible odds to become a world-class athlete, all fueled on the simple prayer that if God would open the doors for him, he would go through them. Although not competing in the Olympics, Scott Rigsby embodies all the spirit of an Olympic athlete.

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