Rio Olympics
Randall and Vashti Cunningham: God and games are the family business
By Kimberly Winston — August 16, 2016
(RNS) The former NFL quarterback is his daughter's coach, pastor and chief cheerleader as she makes her Olympic debut.
Will sprinters Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay be redeemed at the Olympics?
By Kimberly Winston — August 15, 2016
(RNS) Both men are Christians who have previously been banned for doping. Do the Rio Olympics offer redemption?
Olympic swimmer Simone Manuel gives ‘all glory to God’ after historic gold
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 13, 2016
(RNS) 'All I can say is all glory to God. ... I'm just so blessed,' Manuel told reporters after tying for a gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle swim.
Faith is the reason Olympian Allyson Felix runs
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 12, 2016
(RNS) For all the Olympic medals and world records, Felix's goal still is the same: 'to be more Christ-like each and every day.'
Weightlifter Kendrick Farris wants to ‘bless the gym’
By Kimberly Winston — August 12, 2016
(RNS) The heavy lifter from Shreveport, La., lists three names for God as the most influential people in his life.
Olympic sprinter English Gardner: ‘Going through the highs and lows with God’
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 11, 2016
(RNS) Gardner's faith in God is the source of her confidence.
Faith at the Olympics: Does it give an athlete an edge?
By Kimberly Winston — August 11, 2016
(RNS) Athletes say their religion is more than 'God wants me to win.'
Tamika Catchings and Maya Moore mix hoops and help for the less fortunate
By Kimberly Winston — August 9, 2016
(RNS) These Team USA women's basketball players are known for their faith, but they're honored for their good works.
Tobin Heath sees soccer as a platform for faith
By Kimberly Winston — August 8, 2016
(RNS) The Team USA midfielder relies on God through wins and losses.
Ibtihaj Muhammad: First US Olympian to compete in hijab
By Aysha Khan — August 8, 2016
(RNS) Thirty-year-old fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad made history as the first American Olympian to compete in a hijab – and then won a medal, too.
Steele Johnson and David Boudia have faith in their diving
By Kimberly Winston — August 7, 2016
(RNS) The diving partners use their Olympic platform to "give the glory to God."
Catholic faith anchors swimmer Katie Ledecky
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 6, 2016
(RNS) Katie Ledecky, who won a gold medal at just 15 years old at the London Games and shattered world records in the four years since then, said her Catholic faith helps her keep things in perspective.
Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin: Jesuit schooling brought God to life
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 6, 2016
(RNS) Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin shares photos online of devotions with Louie Giglio and journaling in her Bible. She also has considered converting to Catholicism.
Gymnast Aly Raisman is one of top Jewish athletes to watch
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 6, 2016
(RNS) Aly Raisman, who grew up in a Reform Jewish home, won gold in the 2012 London Olympic Games for her floor exercise, performed to the Israeli folk song "Hava Nagila."
Gold medalist Gabby Douglas: Christian pop tunes top her playlist
By Adelle M. Banks — August 6, 2016
(RNS) She listens to chart-topping Christian musicians when she works out, but she also has an affinity to Judaism.
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