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Triathlete Grace Norman wins second Paralympic gold medal: 'It was all God out there'

Triathlete Grace Norman captured a second Paralympic gold medal eight years after winning her first. "The best I can do is glorify Him."

South African swimmer Tatjana Smith wins Olympic gold as she aims to 'glorify God's name'

Swimmer Tatjana Smith won South Africa's 1st gold medal at the Paris Olympics. "God is faithful and that is why I can stand in confidence."

British swimmer Adam Peaty wins silver after mental health struggles, finds peace in church

With a newfound faith in God, British swimmer Adam Peaty overcame a series of challenges to capture silver in the 100m breaststroke.

Swimmer Simone Manuel heading to Olympics in 50m freestyle: 'I continue to trust in God'

After a long recovery from the Tokyo Olympics, swimmer Simone Manuel has qualified for her 3rd Games. "To God be the glory," she wrote on X.

SS PODCAST: Former All-American Riley Gaines on swimming against the current, growing in Christ

The former Kentucky All-American swimmer talks about faith, activism, her new book, and standing up for women in sports.

SS PODCAST: Olympic swimmer Hunter Armstrong on the Paris Games, putting God first

The U.S. Olympic swimmer talks about his Paris 2024 preparation, growing in his faith, and putting God first.

TRANSFORMED PODCAST: Jessica Long - Paralympic Gold Medal-Winning Swimmer

The 16-time Paralympic swimming gold medalist shares her transformation story of trusting in God.

Professional triathlete Adoh Doherty aims to 'suffer for' Christ in pursuit of Olympics

Like many U.S. triathletes, Adoh Doherty aims to compete in the Olympics one day. Unlike...

Record-breaking swimmer Michael Andrew sees his sport as place to 'meet Jesus in the water'

Michael Andrew stepped onto the starting block inside the spacious natatorium in Budapest, Hungary, set...

Legendary U.S. swimmer Jessica Long thanks Jesus after capturing 14th Paralymic gold

Already one of the greatest Paralympians ever, U.S. swimmer Jessica Long entered the Tokyo Games...

Paralympic gold medalist Grace Norman aims to spread 'His love and His message' in Tokyo

Grace Norman won the first women's paratriathlon gold medal in Paralympics history in 2016, and...

Caeleb Dressel sets butterfly world record in busy day, puts 'all my trust in God'

Saturday morning (or Friday night here in the U.S.) was quite busy for star American...

SS PODCAST: Paratriathlon gold medalist Grace Norman on faith in Christ, preparing for Tokyo Paralympics

THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH JASON ROMANO, FEATURING GRACE NORMAN Grace Norman is...

Swimmer Simone Manuel overcomes odds to qualify for U.S. Olympic team, praises God for success

Only a few days after failing to qualify for the 100-meter freestyle event at next...

Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long's powerful Super Bowl commercial widely praised

Toyota was looking for an inspirational figure to star in an uplifting Super Bowl commercial,...

THE INCREASE: Giving Authority Back to God - Cherelle Thompson

Sports Spectrum Daily Devotional - Wednesday, March 13, 2019

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In...

David Boudia announces he's competing for 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo

Olympic swimmer David Boudia is back. The four-time medal winning swimmer announced on his Instagram...