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It goes without saying that all Olympic athletes desire to win a gold medal. Some Olympians, however, train with an even greater reward in mind. In his book The Ultimate Prize, Stuart Weir highlights some of the great Christian athletes of our time, such as Eric Liddell and Jonathan Edwards, who became world famous for not only competing in the games, but living out their faith. In addition to recounting these inspiring true stories, Weir also provides fascinating historical facts about the Olympics; all of which come together to make The Ultimate Prize a must read for anyone interested in learning about the connection between faith and athletic competition.