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An American long-distance runner stunned the sports world on Tuesday by clinching a gold medal in the 1500-meter run in Paris, attributing his triumph to his unwavering faith in God. Cole Hocker of the United States shocked the field by winning the men’s 1500 in a personal best and Olympic record time of 3 minutes,…

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In the high-stakes world of international swimming, where fractions of a second can determine victory, American swimmer Hunter Armstrong stands out not just for his athletic prowess but also for his unwavering faith in God. Armstrong, who played a pivotal role in securing the gold medal for Team USA in the 400-meter freestyle relay, attributes…

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At just 15 years old, Hezly Rivera has become the youngest athlete to represent the United States at the Olympics. Her journey to this pinnacle of success has been anything but easy, and she attributes her triumph to her unwavering faith and inspiration from the Bible, particularly Isaiah 40:31. Hezly’s passion for gymnastics began at…

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Garrett Nussmeier is LSU’s new starting quarterback and he’s grateful for the opportunity. Most players decided to enter the transfer portal in hopes of getting more play time or getting a better experience after the NCAA season, but Nussmeier was happy where he was. He came to LSU as a four-star prospect out of high…

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