The Race He Was Called to Run
In 1924, Eric Liddell arrived in Paris as Britain's fastest sprinter, heavily favored to win gold in the 100 meters. Then the schedule was posted....
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In 1924, Eric Liddell arrived in Paris as Britain's fastest sprinter, heavily favored to win gold in the 100 meters. Then the schedule was posted. The heats fell on Sunday. Liddell would not run on the Lord's Day. Not for Olympic glory. Not for national pride. Not even when British officials pressed him in private. He quietly withdrew from the 100 meters and entered the 400 instead — an event he had barely trained for.…
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