Thu. Nov 7th, 2024

Olympic Skateboarder Praises God for Miraculous Career

Olympic Skateboarder Cordano Russell may only be nineteen-years-old, but he’s still giving the Lord all the praise and glory for his athletic career.

While Russell didn’t place during the Olympics, he was outspoken about his faith during his time in Paris.

On Instagram, a clip was shared of Russell professing his faith.

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“Olympic skateboarder Russell Cordano yells ‘Jesus is king!’ Into the camera. He’s only 19 and he’s taking a stand for Jesus Christ!” The caption read.

 
 
 
 
 
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On the Olympics website, the Canadian athlete shared how his faith has impacted skateboarding career.

“I definitely thank the Lord for skateboarding because it’s truly amazing,” Russell says.

However, Russell first and foremost seeks his identity through his relationship with God.

“I know where my true identity is, and that is in the Lord,” he says. “So, I wanted to use my time, talents and treasures and ultimately be able to inspire others through that, through my faith, through who I am.”

Even though Russell didn’t take a medal during this year’s Olympics, he has his sights set on 2028.

On Instagram, Russell thanked God for the adventure he had in Paris.

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“What an amazing journey it has been from my debut in Rome till now. I will never forget these wonderful moments in Paris,” Russell writes. “Thank you to everyone who helped me accomplish this milestone. The biggest thank you goes to my Heavenly Father. ‘Humble in victory and gracious in defeat.’”

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Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.

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