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.
Eric Liddell won the men's 400 meters at the 1924 summer Olympics in Paris, France. He was in the film Charlots of Fire.
Jane Liddell died in March 1992, in Little Compton, Rhode Island, USA.
Chuck Liddell is a UFC fighter. He appeared in the comedy "Drillbit Taylor" starring Owen Wilson in 2008 as himself.
Gene has said that Eric never smoked. So we can assume he didn't.
Eric Geller was not receiving the feedback that the History channel was looking for, so they replaced him with Don Wildman.
Because it is a China knock off company
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.
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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.
He was an evangelical Christian.
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Rev. & Mrs. James Dunlop Liddell (I got this from wikipedia and a short online biography of him). :)
Run on Sunday.
Eric Liddell is best known for his life story, particularly highlighted in the film "Chariots of Fire," which depicts his journey as an Olympic runner and missionary. He did not write any books himself, but biographies and accounts of his life have been written by others.