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A conversation with two-time Olympic bobsleigh athlete Elana Meyers
By
Chad Bonham
Elana Meyers was born into an Episcopalian family that later became Lutheran. More recently, she was baptized in a Baptist church. She’s also been known to attend non-denominational services. So Meyers really isn’t sure how to label her Christian faith. But the two-time Olympian and 2010 bronze medalist does know that she is first and…
A conversation with Olympic freestyle skier Nick Goepper
By
Chad Bonham
Action sports athletes are often pegged as rebellious, freewheeling and borderline reckless. Freestyle skier Nick Goepper certainly doesn’t dispute the stereotype. But what might surprise some is that there’s a strong remnant of Christians within the various winter disciplines. And as more action sports are added to the Winter Olympics, that translates into a chance…
A conversation with four-time Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark
By
Chad Bonham
When an 18-year old Kelly Clark won the snowboarding gold medal at the 2002 Olympics Games in Salt Lake City, the action sports world was literally at her feet. And while the next few years brought unprecedented success, Clark struggled with insecurity, loneliness and depression. She was empty inside and didn’t know how to fill…
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