Go Ryan Hall!

Don't forget Ryan Hall (affectionately nicknamed the "American Kenyan" because he grew up at similar altitude as the great Kenyan runners and is now getting similar results) runs the Olympic Marathon Saturday night at 7:30 PM (Eastern time). Ryan has a real chance to medal in this race.

No matter what happens, I expect God will be glorified through this young man who wants nothing more than to honor God with the gifts and the platform he has been given.

Tim

Cheering for Character

I want our guys and girls to win, I really do. Several times a day I will check my computer for the most up to date Olympic results. Aside from Michael Phelps however, more than a few American athletes seem to have performed below expectations. It has been a bit disappointing, particulary in track and field.

But at the end of the day, I have been very impressed with the grace with which most of these athletes have handled their adversity. They do not hide their disappointment. But they congratulate their opponents and make no excuses.

And that type of character seems to be more rare in sports these day than even an Olympic gold medal.