True to His Convictions

Eric Liddell was born in China to missionary parents and educated in Scotland. A gifted runner, his specialty was the 100-yard dash. He represented the United Kingdom at the 1924 Olympic games in Paris. The trials for the 100-yard dash were held on a Sunday. Because his personal convictions prevented him from competing on Sundays, he wouldn’t run and was disqualified. Some called his decision a tragedy and others religious stupidity.

Instead, he switched to the 400-yard run, an event for which he had never trained. In the race he tripped, yet was able to recover and finish five yards ahead of his closest competitor, setting a new world record!

Eric Liddell experienced a serious set-back, yet he didn’t let it define him. He stayed loyal to his convictions and God gave him the victory!

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