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'''Eric Henry Liddell''' (January 16, 1902 - February 22, 1945) was a [[Olympics|Olympic]] [[champion]] and [[Christian]] [[missionary]] to [[China]].  He is noted for refusing to run on a [[Sunday]], honoring the [[sabbath]]. Liddell won a gold medal and a bronze medal in Track and Field in the 1924 Olympic games, held in [[Paris]], [[France]].  

'''Eric Henry Liddell''' (January 16, 1902 - February 22, 1945) was a [[Olympics|Olympic]] [[champion]] and [[Christian]] [[missionary]] to [[China]].  He is noted for refusing to compete in the 1924 Olympics in one of the qualifying races for the 100m dash (and the the 4x400m relay), because it was held on the [[Sabbath]] of Sunday. He was criticized widely by the [[liberal media]] for his courageous stance based on [[faith]].

 

Liddell then competed and surprisingly won a gold medal in the 400m dash at the same Olympics.

 

These 1924 Olympic games, held in [[Paris]], [[France]], prohibited [[African American]]s from competing in the sprints and hurdles competitions.  A black athlete was allowed to compete and win a gold medal in the long jump, the first ever.

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