Comments on: Eric Liddell – China’s first Olympic gold

By: White Man

White Man — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:48:58 +0000

The really ironic part of the story wasn’t in the film. In the 1928 Olympics, Britain did not recall Eric from China to run for them, so he competed nationally at a meet held in China at the same time the Olympics were being held in Amsterdam. Eric won, with a time that would have beat the gold medalist back at the Olympics!

It’s got to be the only time the fastest runner in the world wasn’t even asked to compete for his own country in the Olympics.

By: haresh k vaswani

haresh k vaswani — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:14:11 +0000

Though Eric did not belong to the Chinese race, he started the real race for the Chinese……. Not by the Scotish (Might) not by the Olympic (Power) but by the Spirit of the Lord shall the race of the Chinese race be WON in Jesus name !!!

By: Adam Hoffman

Adam Hoffman — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:47:23 +0000

There is a new movie coming out that is the sequel to Chariots of Fire called “The Flying Man” coming out that will tell the story after the 1924 Olympics and his adult life in China. I blogged about a report of this movie from Mission Frontiers . Just wanted to let you know to look out for it.

By: Keith Hendry

Keith Hendry — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:48:42 +0000

I would just like to inform everyone, Eric Liddell was a proud Scotsman & did not run for England, I know no Scot who would! He did run for Britain in the 1924 Olympics but he had in the past run for his country of origin even though he was oriental born. Eric Liddell ran for Scotland & above all Eric Liddell ran for God & he ran like a God. God bless you Eric you made all Scots proud you were one of us, our favourite son.

By: Randy Goodrich

Randy Goodrich — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:05:50 +0000

Happy to have stumbled upon your timely messages honoring this great athlete (I can’t imagine ever running a 47 second quarter mile even with our latest high tech shoes and track surfaces). Eric truly was a loyal servant of God and His children. He continues to inspire the world!

So glad to see Eric’s legacy live on….his bright spirit’s fire revived perhaps even more since the Beijing Games. Here is something that I wrote very recently:

If you ever need a pick-me-up just grab a copy of “Chariots of Fire” and immerse yourself in a classic film made on a relatively small budget by Fayad in just a matter of days. The screenplay, scenery and music are worthy of your time whether a runner or not.

The Academy Award winning Best Picture tackles social and religious issues while abiding by historical facts (imagine a Jewish runner and a coach of Arabic descent!) We sorely need more movies of this stature. Watch it again and again, you’ll get hooked! Superbly cast, these most capable actors make otherwise ordinary scenes bring tears to your eyes, smiles to your lips and a longing for more movies like this!

Great direction and editing. Watch how the storm clears up as Eric gives his post-race speech.

God honored Eric for honoring His name (and keeping His day holy)

Atta boy Harold! Heads up Eric!

Thanks for providing a forum for sharing thoughts on a great man and on one of the finer movies ever produced.

Randal Beesley Goodrich
Bountiful, Utah

By: Ed Ward

Ed Ward — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:54:20 +0000

One of the greatest stories ever told and ‘Chariots’ is one of the greatest movies ever made. And the later is a testament of God’s will to have this story reach a broad audience…the movie was writtten and produced by non-believers! Amazing that the gospel and the truth are presented so accurately and winsomely…had to be God’s special intervention! If you haven’t seen this movie…you simply must!