Khen Lim
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On July 11 1924, Eric
Liddells struck gold in the 400-metre race at the Olympic Games in a world
record time of 47.6 seconds but Eric was far more than just a superior athlete
for his time.
You may remember him in the movie Chariots of Fire where
he was famous for his principled stand – Sunday was for God. Rather than run in
the qualifying heats, he preached in a Paris church instead.
Two years later,
he joined his missionary parents in China and committed his life to God. Eric
died of a brain tumour and typhoid at a Japanese prison camp on Feb 21 1945
following a round-up of all foreigners. By then everyone in the camp already
knew of Eric, his courage, love and undaunted smile even in the most trying times.
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