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Because it was to be run on a sunday and Liddell was a Christian that believed that it was important to rest on the sabbath (Sunday).
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What British athlete dropped out of a 100-meter race because of his relgious belifes?
Eric Liddell. He didn't believe on running on Sunday the Sabbath. He was a member of the church of Scotland. You can learn about his story in the movie "Chariots of Fire".
Why was Eric Liddell so special?
He gave up his successful career as an aspiring athlete to become a missionary to China, he refused to race in the Olympics on a Sunday (the Sabbath), and ultimately put God above all else in his life. He died of an inoperable brain tumor in a Chinese internment camp.
Is a hundred-yard race or a hundred-meter race larger?
A hundred-meter race
What is the history of the 100 meter race?
The 100 meter race started in the 1896 Olympics.
What is the metric version of 220yards?
The 220 yard race has been replaced with the 200 meter race although it is about 222 yards long; the 440 yard race has been replaced with the 400 meter race; and the 1,500 meter race has replaced the mile.
Which is bigger a hundred-yard race or a hundred meter race?
100m race
What is the 400 meter race?
its a race that's 400m long .
What would 10.80 time for 95 meter race converted to 100 meter race?
11.37 would be for 100 meters.
What race is Eric benet?
multi-racial
Strategies for running a 500 Meter race?
how to convert running meter to square meter 500Keep
How do you win a 100 meter race without being the fastest runner?
Sorry, you have to be the fastest runner to win the 100 meter race.
Who won Amazing Race 11?
Eric & Danielle
