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The journey of a Mormon Olympic weightlifter
“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...
BYU senior hopes to run in 2012 Olympics
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...
Do you know of a Mormon Olympian competing in the 2012 London games?
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
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...
LDS water polo goalie a candidate for 2012 USA Olympic team
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,...
It's time to move past 'the Mormon moment,' LDS official says
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...
Mitt set to arrive Friday for fundraiser, Olympic anniversary celebrations
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...
Church remembers 10th Anniversary of 2002 Winter Olympics
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
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...
Salt Lake City in the hunt for 2022 Olympics?
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...
Mormons in sports: Of runners and wrestlers
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...
Family Summer Olympics
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...
