829 Saints Who Sport ’24 Olympic Recap

The Cultural Hall Podcast

Olympics | Paris, France

26 July 2024 to 11 August 2024

Latter-day Saint Olympians talk about finding hope, strength in Jesus Christ

• • Mantz, Rooks, Young and Corrigan
  • Attended church locally in Paris 8/4
  • When asked about being an Olympian and his successes Mantz answers, “who am I? I am a child of God, a member of his church and a disciple of Jesus Christ.”
  • Rooks
    • Mosiah 4:27
      • for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength. And again, it is expedient that he should be diligent, that thereby he might win the prize
      • “With Jesus Christ we know that we can win or prevail”

Jimmer Fredette Instagram Post

• • “Throughout my career, and especially over the past week, I’ve heard the phrase ‘everything happens for a reason’ more times than I can count. In the midst of struggle and adversity, it can be incredibly difficult to hear, let alone believe. Yet I do believe it. I am a child of heavenly parents who love and care for me deeply, not just in terms of my successes and failures, but in the essence of who I am. From a divine perspective, the significance of my family and my faith far surpasses any Olympic triumph or basketball game. Our worth—mine and everyone’s—remains constant. No victory or defeat can diminish it. We find strength in smiling through the challenges because these experiences shape and strengthen us. With God on our side, we can endure and persevere. Ultimately, when we stay focused on being disciples of Jesus Christ, the outcome is glorious.”

How the Book of Mormon inspired Kenneth Rooks to Olympic silver medal success

• • Found comfort in Alma 26. Don’t boast but find strength in the Lord instead.
  • Ran at the back of the pack for much of the race. During the final lap, he pulled to first place until the final 80 m and was edged out by defending Olympic champion from Morocco.
  • African runners dominate. Rooks served in Uganda.
  • US has won two medals since 1984. He is now the third American. Former BYU runner Brian Diemer won the bronze medal in 1984.

Fijian Latter-day Saint Olympian Wins Silver Medal in Paris

• • Poni, Fiji rugby sevens player.
  • Won silver
• Final results for church members
  • Medals
    • Gold-0
    • Silver-2
    • Bronze-1
  • Events
    • Marathon
      • Conner Mantz
        • Marathon
        • 8th
      • Clayton Young
        • Marathon
        • 9th
    • 800m
      • Peter Bol, Australia
        • Didn’t advance
    • 5k
      • Whittni Morgan
        • 14th (PB)
    • Steeplechase
      • Courtney Waynent
        • 12th
      • James Corrigan
        • Didn’t advance
      • Kenneth Rooks
        • Silver (PB)
    • Soccer
      • Taylor Booth
        • Quarterfinals
    • Pistol shooting
      • Didn’t advance
    • Basketball
      • Jimmer Fredette
        • Didn’t advance
    • Rugby
      • Poni
        • Silver
      • Stephanie Rovetti
        • Bronze

Elder Stevenson Throws First Pitch at Kansas City Royals Game

• • Elder Stephenson throw his first pitch at Kansas City Royals game on his 69th birthday
  • Just serve night
  • Pitch was caught by former Royals, World Series, pitcher and member of the Church Jeremy Guthrie
  • After the pitch 150 missionaries in the independence, Missouri mission saying the national anthem

Baseball blooper: Announcer misreads ‘Mormon’ as ‘moron’ on young fan’s T-shirt. Cue the viral video.

• Arizona Diamondbacks LDS family night
  • 17yo Parker Mitchell
  • “I can’t, I’m a Mormon”
  • Announcer misread his shirt stating he loved it. Misread it as “I can’t. I’m a moron.”

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