Slideshow: Faith shines through at the Olympics
Religion News Services provides this slideshow highlighting the many faiths of Olympic athletes in Tokyo. “The religious variety is sometimes stated and visible, and sometimes not. Here are a few of the images from the Games where we spotted the intersection of religion and sports.” View slideshow here.
Katie Ledecky, of the United States, reacts after winning the women’s 1,500-meters freestyle final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo. After her medal-winning performance in Rio de Janeiro, Ledecky told the Catholic Register that her faith is something she relies on during both successes and challenges. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)