10 Olympians who reach out to God: A slideshow
Whether they're anxious before an event or victorious afterwards, these athletes take a moment to commune with a higher power
By The Week Staff | August 1, 2012
10 Olympians who credit God: A slideshow
AP Photo/Matt Dunham
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he Olympics may be secular, but the London Games acknowledge the role religion plays in athletes' lives, with venue prayer rooms, a multi-faith center in the Olympic Village, and 193 chaplains on call. Here's a look at 10 Olympians who give their higher powers a shout out, both before — like Brazilian gymnast Ethiene Cristina Gonser Franco — and after their feats of strength.
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