What’s the basis of a strong Christian testimony? It’s not how impressive the person is, but how impressed they are with Jesus. World-record-holding sprinter and hurdler, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, checks both boxes.
Gold implies prestige and success, but an Olympic gold medal means even more. For some athletes, it’s the ultimate validation of their career and even their identity, but not for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
Where is your identity? That’s an important question for all of us, and for elite runner Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, it was both life- and career-altering. How could knowing Jesus impact a professional athlete?
Where are you now? That’s helpful to know, but it’s only meaningful if you know where you’ve been and where you’re going. We’re not talking about a road trip, but the Christian life.
Living for Christ is like running a race; the Bible is clear on that. But it’s a different sort of race. It’s not about beating the competition but winning the prize. It’s a race we run by faith.
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Talks Faith and Preparation for the Olympics
At the age of 16, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was the youngest U.S. track and field athlete to compete in the Olympics since 1972. Eight years later, she's broken the world record in the 400 meter hurdles five times and won two...
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The Faith of Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has been running and competing at the Olympic level since she was 16 years old and still in high school. Five world records later, she entered the Paris 2024 Olympics as the most dominant athlete in her event:...
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Christian Athletes Speak About Faith Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics
From Eric Liddell to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Christian olympians have been giving glory to God over gold since the modern olympics began in 1896. Following every race, match, or routine, news outlets often give the top world class athletes an opportunity...
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The Life and Legacy of Eric Liddell
Known as the Flying Scotsman, Eric Liddell had high Olympic hopes. But he also wouldn’t run on Sunday … even if that meant missing out on a gold medal for himself and his country. What happened next stunned the world....
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