Whether taking on the slopes or figure skating on ice, Olympic competitors have a range of backgrounds and stories, but several athletes are opening up about their Christian faith as they compete. Here’s a look at seven Christian athletes competing in the 2022 Winter Olympics:
With the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics set to take place early next month, religious freedom advocacy organizations are urging Christians to boycott the event over China’s persecution of Christians and other religious minorities.
On Wednesday, U.S. Olympic and National Team gymnasts spoke before Congress on the handling of sexual abuse allegations against USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar called out the Federal Bureau of Investigation for failing to investigate the allegations promptly.
U.S. gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock recently shared that she plans to use her Olympic winnings to help her mother open up a food truck.
Allyson Felix is the most decorated track star in U.S. history. Following her Olympic successes, Felix is refocusing her attention on a new endeavor called “The Power of She Fund.” The new organization is designed to support mom athletes in practical ways.
U.S. Olympian Allyson Felix won her 10th and 11th Olympic medals over the weekend, making her the most decorated female Olympian of all time.
Helen Maroulis, the first U.S. female wrestler to take home an Olympic gold medal, thanked God after she won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Games on Thursday.
American Olympian Sydney McLaughlin immediately gave all the glory to God after she won the gold medal in the women's 400-meter hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics this week.
American Olympic gymnast Simone Biles returned to competition on Tuesday after withdrawing from previous events over mental health concerns and took home the bronze medal in the balance beam finals.
American Olympic wrestler Tamyra Mensah-Stock thanked God for the opportunity to compete in the Olympics and expressed admiration for her country after she took home the gold medal in the women's 68-kilogram freestyle final.
