He was an Olympic 400m gold medallist and world record holder who refused to compete on Sundays.
Eric Liddell was born on January 16, 1902.
Eric liddell suffered a terrible Brain Tumor on February 21, 1945.
Eric Liddell's children were named Heather and Patricia.
they grew up in china, but moved to Scotland when Eric was 5!
Eric Liddell's family members included his father James Liddell, his mother Mary Liddell, and his siblings. He had six brothers and one sister, including his brother Rob who was also an accomplished athlete.
China
Eric Liddell was born on January 16, 1902 and died on February 21, 1945. Eric Liddell would have been 43 years old at the time of death or 113 years old today.
1925
He was an evangelical Christian.
Rev. & Mrs. James Dunlop Liddell (I got this from wikipedia and a short online biography of him). :)
Eric Liddell married Florence McKenzie in 1923 in Tianjin, China. At the time, Liddell was serving as a missionary in China after his athletic career. Their wedding took place in a local church, reflecting their deep commitment to their faith and work in the region.
Run on Sunday.