The Race He Wouldn't Run
When Eric Liddell arrived in Paris for the 1924 Olympics, he carried a conviction that would cost him the race he'd trained his whole life...
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When Eric Liddell arrived in Paris for the 1924 Olympics, he carried a conviction that would cost him the race he'd trained his whole life to run. The Scottish sprinter was Britain's best hope for gold in the 100 meters. But Liddell had already learned that the qualifying heats were scheduled for a Sunday — the Lord's Day. Without hesitation, he withdrew.…
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