Overview
In this Sports Heroes book you'll enjoy the inspiring stories of young Christian athletes like John Vanbiesbrouck, men's hockey (USA); Tasha Nelson, slalom skier (USA); and Krissy Wendell, women's hockey (USA)— vying for the opportunity to compete at the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. Read how each athlete maintained their relationship with Christ while making personal sacrifices to become top performers in their individual sports.Get the inside track about some of today's best-loved sports and the athletes that make them great with the Sports Heroes series of books! Kids ages 8 to 12 will enjoy learning interesting facts and trivia about their favorite sports in these fast-paced, exciting, and easy-to-read books, featuring the thrilling stories of Christian athletes in the world of sports.
In Sports Heroes: Olympics 2002, you'll enjoy the inspiring stories of young Christian athletes like John Vanbiesbrouck, men's hockey (USA); Tasha Nelson, slalom skier (USA); and Krissy Wendell, women's hockey (USA)— vying for the opportunity to compete at the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. Read how each athlete maintained their relationship with Christ while making personal sacrifices to become top performers in their individual sports.
Author Biography: Mark is a former pastor and youth pastor and now a full-time freelance writer living in Kansas City, MO. He is a frequent speaker at churches, retreats, conferences, and other Christian gatherings.
Athletes who have competed in the winter Olympics give their testimony to the power of faith in their lives.