Sochi Olympics: Athletes for Christ
Kelly Clark - Snowboarding (Halfpipe) - @KellyClarkFDN A two-time medalist—gold in 2002 and bronze in 2010—Clark is a halfpipe beast. Watch her today!
Lolo Jones - Bobsled - @LoloJones Jones wrote on her Facebook
page, “Everything that happens has significance. God works all things for his good and glory. God can turn a mistake to redirect you. It didn't make sense in ’08 or ’12 but who would have thought those mishaps would put me on the path to be a Winter Olympian. Bobsled was my fresh start. Bobsled humbled me. Bobsled made me stronger. Bobsled made me hungry. Bobsled made me rely on faith. Bobsled gave me hope. I am honored and excited to say I am on the 2014 Winter Olympic Team. Thank you to all the fans who have encouraged me to never give up.”
Chris Fogt - bobsled - @christopherfogt Fogt, a military guy, spent a one-year deployment in Iraq right after the 2010 Vancouver Games. Now he's back from the desert and showing his mettle on the ice.
Kate Hansen - luge - @k8ertotz Kate Hansen is in a hot streak on cold ground. Since arriving in Sochi, she has already met a
young Russian who entered the church in part because of Kate's YouTube videos. Did you see this athlete
busting a move to Beyonce'?
Jessika Jenson - Snowboard Ladies' Slopestyle - @jessika_jenson Jessika Jenson failed to advance out of semi-finals, but she's still a big winner, yes?
Steve Nyman - U.S. Ski Team - @BelieveinSteven Steve is a powerhouse of endurance: this is his third Olympic Games in a variety of competitions. Plus he does orphan work. Score!
Noelle Pikus-Pace - skeleton racer -
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noellepikuspace From Sochi, she posted this: “It's OFFICIALLY the Olympics! I'm so humbled to represent my country, community, religion, family and friends! I will give my all! Thank you everyone!”
Megan Bozek - Women's Hockey - @meganebozek Megan's an ice hockey player from Illinois. She was named to the United States women's national ice hockey team which represented the United States at the 2012 IIHF Women's World Championship. In addition, she competes for the Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey program in the NCAA.
David Wise - Freeskiing - @MrDavidWise Wise's name fits him. The free skiing competitor made news for his humility before the games. You can read more by
going to the Olympic profile page about him. David hopes one day to become a pastor.
Erik Fisher - alpine skier - @ErikJFisher: Nicknamed “the Flying Fish,” Erik’s faith and quiet strength set him apart.