Faith. Perseverance. Triumph.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Scotsman Eric Liddell’s historic win at the 1924 Olympics, the World Leaders Forum reflected on Liddell’s life and legacy, which inspired the film “Chariots of Fire.” The World Leaders Forum welcomed Sir James MacMillan and The Lord Smith of Kelvin, KT CH for the official North American celebration of Liddell’s record-setting win. Liddell was an athlete, Christian missionary, and devoted husband and father whose remarkable life has inspired generations. Thank you to those who joined us on March 21, 2023, for a dialogue facilitated by the Chicago Scots – an organization formed to promote Scottish culture throughout Chicagoland.
March 21, 2023
Herrick Chapel, Judson University
Elgin, IL
The World Leaders Forum speakers celebrated the legacy of Olympian and Christian Missionary Eric Liddell whose feats at the 1924 Paris Olympics inspired the Academy Award-winning film Chariots of Fire. Tonight’s discussion, facilitated by the Chicago Scots’ President Gus Noble, was the official North American celebration of the 100th anniversary of this moment. A portion of the proceeds from this event will support The Eric Liddell Community, an Edinburgh care charity and community hub. Read the full story.
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Judson University
Located in Elgin, Illinois, since 1963, Judson University offers a Christian, liberal arts and sciences education through its Bachelor of Arts degrees for more than 60 majors, minors, graduate programs, and online, as well as certification and accelerated adult degree programs. For more information, visit www.JudsonU.edu.
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The Eric Liddell Community
The Eric Liddell Community is an Edinburgh care charity and community hub founded in 1980, in memory of the inspirational Olympic gold medalist, Eric Liddell, whose win in the 1924 Paris Olympics was the subject of the film “Chariots of Fire.” The Mission of The Eric Liddell Community is to bring people together in their local communities to enhance health and wellbeing and have a positive impact on their lives. For more information, visit www.ericliddell.org.
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