by Keith L. Brown | Jul 23, 2012
Celeste Brown, one of a dozen Mormon athletes, will compete in the 2012 Olympics, in London. [1] Each Mormon Olympian not only represents his or her country but also represents Christ as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly referred to...
by Keith L. Brown | Jul 23, 2012
Johanna Fuenmayor is one of a dozen Mormon athletes, who have qualified to compete in the 2012 Olympics, in London. [1] Each Mormon Olympian not only represents his or her country but also represents Christ as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 20, 2012
Jason Smyth is a champion who has broken records worldwide. He is a sprinter who competes in T13 100m and 200m. His determination has made him a world champion in meets for those who are disabled—Jason is visually impaired—and in races for those without disabilities....
by Keith L. Brown | Jul 6, 2012
By Jan Sarah Robles, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (referred to as Mormons or LDS), will represent the USA at the Olympics this summer as the #1 ranked female weightlifter in the country. But it’s her life-long “Olympic spirit” that led...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jul 4, 2012
Brigham Young University, owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints, is sending two swimmers to the Olympics in 2012. Members of this church are often referred to as Mormons. Rafael Alfaro will compete in the individual medley for El Salvador and Andrew...
