London 2012

I am a huge fan of the Olympics. I usually can't sleep the night before the Opening Ceremony due to excitement, and I'm always sad when they're over (and anxiously awaiting the next one!). I am always amazed at and inspired by the feats the athletes can push themselves to accomplish. They blow me away every time.

As these particular Games have unfolded, I've become more and more excited as I have discovered just how many of the athletes are professing Christians. What an incredible opportunity these men and women have to share their faith!

While I'm sure there are many non-American believers competing in the Games of the 30th Olympiad, I will only be highlighting those on Team USA in this post. (I also realize that this is probably not a complete list of every American Christian competing.)

: Allyson Felix : 

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Allyson is representing the USA as a sprinter in the Track & Field events. You can read more about what her faith means to her here. View her official Team USA profile here.

: Chris Brooks :

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Chris is a member of the U.S. Men's Gymnastics team. View his official Team USA profile here.

: David Boudia :

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David is a diver for the USA Diving Team. View his official Team USA bio here.

: Gabrielle "Gabby" Douglas :

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Gabby is a gymnast for the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team (aka the Fab Five). In a recent TV interview, she mentioned that she fights nerves by meditating on Scripture. View her official Team USA profile here.

: Hunter Kemper :

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Hunter represents the USA in the Triathlon. View his official Team USA profile here.

: Jacob Wukie :

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Jacob is shooting for the U.S. Archery team. View his official Team USA profile and read more about his faith here.

: Jacob "Jake" Dalton :

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Jake is a member of the U.S. Men's Gymnastics team. View his official Team USA profile here. 

: Jonathan Horton :

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Jonathan is the team captain for the U.S. Men's Gymnastics team. View his official Team USA profile here.

: Jordyn Wieber :

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Jordyn is a gymnast for the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team (aka the Fab Five). View her official Team USA profile here.

: Lolo Jones :

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Lolo is representing the USA in the Track & Field events. She is know for being outspoken about her faith (read more here and here). View her official Team USA profile here. 

: Sanya Richards-Ross :

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Sanya is a member of the USA Track & Field team. View her official Team USA profile here. 

 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:23-24