For
many Christian Los Angelinos, the London 2012 Olympic Games will forever be
special because of Allyson Felix. Her father, Dr. Paul Felix, a professor at
The Master’s Seminary and President of the Los Angeles Bible Training School,
has trained Christian leaders who serve all over the world. Allyson’s mother
Marlean, as wise as she is beautiful, has touched the hearts of Christian women
everywhere as a conference speaker. Her brother and manager Wes Felix, a
standout track star himself, dominated the Pac-12 in sprints during his running
days at USC. The Felix family is beloved by Christians near and far, and
because of that, Christians everywhere were praying and rooting for Allyson.
So as
Allyson entered the blocks for the 200 meters final, we all collectively held
our breath, as she raced not for time but for history. God made her fast. The
world already knew that. The question this 200-meter race would determine was
if He made her as fast as the legends of track and field. It would take nothing
less than gold to confirm that. Of course Allyson is much too humble to believe
that she was running for history. But no other track and field athlete has ever
accomplished what she has, winning the US national titles in the 100, 200, and
400 meters. Her margins of victory in the 200 are unparalleled. Her times are
unsurpassed in history by non-steroid users. The span of her dominance
approaching 10 years was already the stuff of legends, but . . . not without winning on the grandest
stage of all of human athletics—the Olympics. Without gold her legacy would say
that she was only great.
So when the gun sounded uncoiling, her indomitable spirit
into her effortless gliding stride, running with eagle’s wings for gold, His-story
was confirmed. On August 8th at the London 2012 Olympic games,
Allyson Felix ran into the annals of history, securing her place among the
greatest track and field athletes—ever. While everyone rejoiced, and some shed
tears of joy, I am sure that God smiled at the darling of track whom He had
made. Well done, Allyson! Congratulations to the Felix family. You are an
inspiration to many—certainly to me and my family—Soli Deo Gloria (to God be the glory)!!! I can’t wait for Rio.
