The Olympics

The Games foster a spirit of resilience, perseverance, and equality, emphasizing that physical limitations do not define a person’s capabilities or potential for excellence in sports and life. Christians today can take encouragement and inspiration from this amazing event.

The American track star who dominated the 400-meter women’s hurdles Thursday en route to a gold medal and a world record says her Christian faith is the secret behind her success.

United States track star Noah Lyles gave glory to God after being named “fastest man in the world” for winning a gold medal in the men’s 100-meter final at the Paris Olympics on Sunday in Saint-Denis, France.

At least eleven times, Scripture compares our faith journey to that of an athlete who strives, struggles, and persists to make it across the finish line of faith.

Here are just a few spiritual and life lessons we have picked up while watching the Olympics. What would you add?

An American long-distance runner who stunned the sports world by winning a gold medal in the 1500-meter run in Paris on Tuesday said his faith in God guided him down the stretch.

American golfer Scottie Scheffler has an impressive resume with two Masters championships, 42 Top-5 finishes, a No. 1 world ranking, and $70 million in career earnings. Until Sunday, though, he did not have an Olympic gold medal -- and tears during the medal ceremony revealed just how much this latest achievement meant to the 28-year-old.

The debate over two boxers competing in the female division at the Paris Games has raised questions about gender and fairness while igniting a heated social media debate. It’s also led to rumors masquerading as fact.The controversy focuses on Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting, two boxers who are guaranteed a medal in Paris but whose gender has been questioned.Following are five questions, with answers, about Khelif and Lin.

God's people are often talented in more than just their spiritual gifts. Here are the stories of seven Olympians from 1908 to 1972 who championed their faith in Christ above all else.

Fans were heartbroken when Adam Peaty missed out on his third consecutive gold medal by two-hundredths of a second at the 2024 Paris Olympics. According to The Standard, the elated swimmer who beat him out on Sunday was Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi. Nevertheless, Peaty faced that deep disappointment with grace as he turned to congratulate Martinenghi while still in the pool.

An American swimmer who helped propel the men’s team to a gold medal in the 400-meter relay says his Christian faith has given him peace in the midst of high-stakes competition on the world stage.

An Olympics Opening Ceremony featuring drag queens seemingly portraying Jesus and the disciples was followed by a major power outage, leading some observers to attribute the event to divine providence.

Many Christians have been offended by various aspects of the Paris Summer Olympics thus far. The opening ceremony faced criticism on social media, with some calling it one of the worst in history due to the selection of artists and the way athletes were highlighted, according to Wide Open Country. Despite these controversies, there were still moments when God’s glory could shine, specifically through the hands of a Brazilian skateboarder named Rayssa Leal.

The Opening Ceremony at the Paris Games sparked outrage on social media Friday after featuring drag queens portraying Jesus and the disciples in a reenactment of Leonardo da Vinci’s paintingThe Last Supper.

This year’s United States Olympic team in Paris is made up of not only world-class, talented athletes but also dedicated Christians who draw strength and inspiration from their faith. From swimming to track to volleyball to gymnastics, these athletes exemplify bothexceptional skill and profound faith in their respective sports.Here are 10 U.S. Olympic athletes who are also dedicated Christians.