Rio 2016
The ‘Olympic spirit’ thrives despite bad behavior in Rio’s Summer Games
By Kimberly Winston — August 20, 2016
(RNS) Athletes and officials have lied, scalped, and disgraced themselves. But amid the mendacity there have been fine displays of the 'Olympic spirit.'
Jewish fans find religious way to toast Aly Raisman’s success
By Lauren Markoe — August 18, 2016
(RNS) The Jewish gymnast did well at the Olympics. Let's eat!
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 marathon runner feted in Kenya for her faith and endurance
By Fredrick Nzwili — August 15, 2016
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Across the country, Olympic athletes are celebrated as champions and churches have installed TV screens for members of the public to follow the games.
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.
What happened when the Olympic committee tried to exclude Brazil’s African faiths
By Yonat Shimron — August 12, 2016
RIO DE JANEIRO (RNS) The IOC found itself facing heavy criticism for failing to consider the possibility that some Brazilian competitors could be Candomble and Umbanda adherents and in need of pastoral support.
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."
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