Scotsman Eric Liddell's Olympic story is chronicled in the 1981 Oscar-winning film: Chariots of Fire! Eric was best known for his running, with great prospects for the 1924 Paris Olympics. But Eric was committed to the Bible’s teaching to honor the Sabbath—and because the 100 meter sprint was held on Sunday, withdrew from the race he would most likely have won. He instead concentrated on the 400 meter race. He won gold in the 400—setting a new Olympic record! He said, “The secret of my success i

Scottish athlete Eric Liddell was made famous in the movie 'Chariots of Fire' for his refusal to run in the 1924 Olympics on the Lord's Day. But what's not as widely known about him is his service as a missionary in China. Read his inspiring biography 'Running the Race,' available today from Truth For Life. https://bit.ly/30qabUT | Truth For Life with Alistair Begg

On this day, 100 years ago, a legend was made. Eric Liddell smashed the record for the 400m sprint at the 1924 Paris Olympics, and was later immortalised in the film 'Chariots of Fire'. Learn about his life and legacy in a new exhibition coming soon to the Scottish Parliament, in partnership with The Eric Liddell Community: https://www.parliament.scot/ericliddell | The Scottish Parliament

"The movie Chariots of Fire is the moving story of Eric Liddell, the gold medal winner in the 400-meter track event in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Liddell was not only a gifted athlete who held to his convictions, but he lived out his faith to the very end as a Christian missionary in China. He was such an incredible athlete that his goal was to get to the 1924 Olympics in France and run in his best race—the 100-meter race. He trained hard to get in top shape, and his country of Scotland was sure t