Mormon Life - Olympics tag

The journey of a Mormon Olympic weightlifter

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:21:00 -0600

source: deseretnews.com

“Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things.” – Alma 26:12

Moments before attempting to lift a new personal best and qualify for the U.S. Olympic women’s weightlifting team on March 4, Sarah Robles offered one of the most meaningful prayers of her life.

“Heavenly Father, I really need this lift to be on the Olympic team. Please give me the courage and strength I need to lift it,” the 23-year-old petitioned in her heart.

The total weight on the bar measured 144 kilograms (316 pounds), and as Robles heaved upward, she immediately thought, “There is no way.” Across the room, her coach and friend feared Robles would lose the bar.

BYU senior hopes to run in 2012 Olympics

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:29:00 -0600

source: universe.byu.edu

Miles Batty, a senior long-distance standout on the track team, ran his last race in Provo as a Cougar Saturday at the Clarence Robison Invitational.

Batty, who currently holds the NCAA indoor mile record at 3:54.54 and was voted national track athlete of the year in 2011, said he hopes to run in the Olympics next.

Do you know of a Mormon Olympian competing in the 2012 London games?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:12:00 -0600

source: deseretnews.com

Every four years, the Olympic Games give athletes a chance to show their abilities on the world stage. Many times, Mormons are among those who train and work toward a chance to compete.

LDS soldier qualifies for the 2012 Olympics

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:24:00 -0600

source: deseretnews.com

Army Staff Sergeant John Nunn, a member of the LDS Church, has qualified to compete in the race walking event at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Nunn, based out of Ft. Carson, Colo., is part of the Army World Class Athlete Program, which supports soldier athletes in national and international competitions. Since its inception in 1997, the WCAP has been a part of the Olympics.

LDS water polo goalie a candidate for 2012 USA Olympic team

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:50:00 -0600

source: MormonTimes.com

Mormon Life says: Good luck to her! Tumua Anae had always loved being in the water, and starting at the age of 8, she swam competitively.

By the time she reached her sophomore year at Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach, Calif., however, Anae got sick of swimming.

What does a swimmer do when they get sick of swimming but still love being in the water?

For Anae, the answer was simple — she took up water polo instead.

It's time to move past 'the Mormon moment,' LDS official says

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:16:00 -0600

source: washingtonpost.com

Mormon Life says: Is it really a "moment" if it's lasted more than ten years? History has not recorded the name of the journalist who created the phrase, “the Mormon moment.”

The originator may have been a headline writer for U.S. News and World Report who, back in November of 2000, used “Mormon Moment” as the label for a story triggered by a new Mormon temple in Houston. The church’s growth, according to the story’s author, reporter Jeff Sheler, was “a tangible sign of the rising fortunes of this uniquely American religious movement …the Salt Lake City-based church is finding a home in the least likely places, from Houston to Helsinki, and from Tampa to Tokyo.”

Mitt set to arrive Friday for fundraiser, Olympic anniversary celebrations

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:55:00 -0700

source: deseretnews.com

GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney is expected to arrive in Utah today to raise money and, on Saturday, celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2002 Winter Games.

Romney is holding a fundraiser at the Little America Hotel Friday evening that costs $1,000 a person — or $2,500 for VIP access to the candidate. A similar event is scheduled earlier in the day in Boise.

Church remembers 10th Anniversary of 2002 Winter Olympics

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:42:00 -0700

source: Newsroom.lds.org

Mormon Life says: Rumor has it that Salt Lake City is considering bidding for the 2022 Olympics. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released this statement in reflection of the 10-year anniversary of the 2002 Winter Olympics:

Utah forms panel to explore another Olympic bid

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:26:00 -0700

source: sltrib.com

Mormon Life says: Yes, yes, yes! It was a day for reveling in Utah’s Olympic glory days of a decade past, and giving serious consideration to trying to do it again a decade hence.

Although it balked mightily, the Olympic caldron at Rice-Eccles Stadium was relit for a few minutes Wednesday evening — the 10th anniversary of the start of the highly successful 2002 Winter Games.

Salt Lake City in the hunt for 2022 Olympics?

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:46:00 -0700

source: sltrib.com

Mormon Life says: This would be AMAZING! With the 10th anniversary of the 2002 Winter Games at hand, talk of another bid is circulating in the government and business circles that would have to come together to finance a multimillion-dollar campaign, most likely for the 2022 Olympics.

Gov. Gary Herbert told The Salt Lake Tribune last month that he had been involved in discussions about the idea. His spokeswoman, Ally Isom, said Friday “there are a lot of people who are interested in this, but there is nothing official to report.”

Mormons in sports: Of runners and wrestlers

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:30:00 -0700

source: MormonTimes.com

It’s time for a little break from football.

Today’s blog features a Mormon runner from Ireland, a pair of returned missionary brothers who are wrestling at Utah Valley University and the national champion Southern Virginia women’s cross country team.

Jason Smyth is the 100- and 200-meter Beijing Paralympian Champion and world record holder as well as the first Paralympic athlete to run in the European Championships, where he made the semifinals. He hopes to become the first athlete to compete in an Olympics and Paralympics in the same summer.

Family Summer Olympics

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:00:00 -0600

by LDS Living Staff
source: MormonLife.com

Mormon Life says: Start a great summer tradition with your family an compete in your own summer games! Warm weather has a way of bringing families together. This year, as the summer comes to a close, hold a family Olympics. Here are some ideas for events:

Hula Hoop Record See who can set the record for the longest, shortest, or silliest hula hooping. You can most likely purchase inexpensive hula hoops from a dollar store in your area.

Flag Finding Hide several small flags around the house or yard. The person who finds the most flags wins a prize.

Dive for Dollars Bury a variety of coins, such as pennies, nickels, and dimes in a child's sandbox. The children should search through the sand for the coins. Hide only one quarter in the box, and the child who finds it is the winner!

Water Balloon Volleyball Fill water balloons and divide the group into two teams. Each team has a towel with which to launch the balloon. Play volleyball as you toss the balloon back and forth. Whichever team lets the most balloons break loses.

Seed Spitting See who can spit watermelon seeds the farthest!

Bubble Blowing Give the contestants a few pieces of gum and let them chew for a few minutes. When given the signal, everyone should try to blow a bubble. The largest bubble wins!

Name that Person Display various coins and bills. The person who can correctly name the most figureheads on the money wins a prize.

Cake Decorating Give each team a cake and various decorating ingredients or tools. Award prizes for the most creative, most original, and best decorated. Enjoy the cakes afterward.