Here are some great images taken of a few of the Christian Athletes in this years 2012 London Olympics. We are definitely fans of these gold medal award winning athletes.
Here are a few quotes:
With regard to Allyson Felix: “Growing up as a preacher’s kid has really grounded me,” Felix told USA Today. “I’ve grown up with these amazing parents who are hard workers, and they truly live out their faith. They’ve been amazing role models for me. I feel like I really picked up on what they taught me and kept that with me all along in my running and in my career.
“For me, my faith is the reason I run. I definitely feel I have this amazing gift that God has blessed me with, and it’s all about using it to the best of my ability,” Felix added about the role of Christianity in her vocation.
Douglas tweeted: “I give all the glory to God. It’s kind of a win-win situation. The glory goes up to him and the blessings fall down on me,”
“In room singing Desert Song by Hillsong. It’s on repeat. Lord Jesus please comfort me, guide me, and heal my broken heart,” Jones tweeted on Tuesday after failing to place in the women’s 100-meter hurdles final. Jones had also just dealt with a disparaging report in The New York Times.
Despite this, she added over Twitter, “Also want to thank u Lord for giving me technically the best seat in the Stadium to watch the 100mh final. Congrats Sally, Dawn, and Kellie,” regarding her team mates. Dawn Harper and Kellie Wells won the silver and bronze in the 100 meter hurdles respectively
Athletes:
Sanya Richards-Ross of the United States runs in the Women’s 400m final on Day 9 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 5, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
Lolo Jones of the United States looks on after she competes in the Women’s 100m Hurdles heat on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
Gabrielle Douglas of the United States competes on the balance beam in the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Individual All-Around final on Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on August 2, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Allyson Felix of the United States celebrates after winning gold and setting a new world record of 40.82 afterthe Women’s 4 x 100m Relay Final on Day 14 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 10, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Check out the following photos …
