Rio 2016
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.
Evangelical archer Mackenzie Brown takes aim at first Olympics
By Kimberly Winston — August 5, 2016
(RNS) Brown, an evangelical Christian, is ranked fourth in the world.
Gymnast Simone Biles brings prayer to Rio and takes home gold
By Kimberly Winston — August 5, 2016
(RNS) Biles, a Catholic, includes prayer in her prep for Olympic greatness.
Gymnast Jake Dalton focuses on faith over fear
By Adelle M. Banks — August 5, 2016
(RNS) The four-time world medalist demonstrates his faith with religious tattoos and jewelry.
The ‘Splainer: Who is St. Sebastian and why do athletes claim him?
By Kimberly Winston — August 4, 2016
(RNS) From Christian martyr to sports icon, St. Sebastian is the patron saint of athletes and of Rio de Janeiro.
God and the games
By Kimberly Winston — August 4, 2016
(RNS) The Olympics have deep religious and spiritual roots -- which, some scholars say, are in jeopardy.
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