The faith that made runner Jim Ryun forgive his Olympic rivals

Jim Ryun, an American Olympic runner and former Congressman from Kansas, received the Presidential Medal of Honor the same day his Kenyan rival, who illegally thwarted a race Ryun was favored to win, died. Ryun spoke to Religion Unplugged about how he forgave his rivals and the faith that inspired him to keep running, even when he showed little athletic ability as a kid.

Africa, News, North America, SportsElias MakoriAugust 6, 2020Jim Ryun, Jipcho, Primary Feature, Ben Jipcho, Kenya, Africa, Christianity, Elias Makori, Secondary Feature Comments

American dream: Marko Cheseto healed by faith, resilience

Cheseto was found nearly frozen to death, with his running shoes frozen to his feet. Doctors had no other option but to amputate both legs just below the knees in order to save his life. He would recover to conquer the world’s biggest marathon, in record time.

NewsElias MakoriDecember 6, 2018Primary Feature

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