Former Olympian Marilyn Okoro on running with Jesus
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Former Olympian and British track and field athlete Marilyn Okoro speaks to Max and Lydia about the challenges and blessings of being a Christian within a competitive sporting context. How do you perform under pressure for God’s glory? What do you do when you encounter failure as an athlete with a Kingdom calling? With her experience competing at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Marilyn provides special insight into the topic of Christians in sport.
Released on 7 Jul 2026
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