Eric Liddell; Olympic hero and man of conviction

Scotsman Eric Liddell famously competed in the 1924 Olympic Games and was known around the world as a man who was not prepared to compromise his beliefs for the sake of sporting glory.

 

The first two videos give brief accounts of the sporting achievements and missionary life of Eric Liddell.





A full account of the life of Eric Liddell up to and including his death in a Chinese prison camp can be seen in the following video. It lasts over an hour but is well worth watching.

Christians Together, 07/08/2012