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Eric Liddell (Runner) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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February 21, 1945 (43 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
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Celebrities born on January 16
Born in 1902
Born in Tianjin, China
Capricorn named Eric
Runners from China
Runners born in China
43 years old celebrities
First name Eric
Eric Liddell
Eric Henry Liddell was a Scottish athlete and a rugby union athlete who later served as a Christian missionary. He was born in Qing, China to Scottish missionary parents. He attended a boarding school near London, spent as much time as possible with his family in Edinburgh and then attended the University of Edinburgh. At the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, Liddell refused to run on the hot court for his favorite 100 meters because they were held on Sunday. Instead, he competes at 400 meters held on one day of the week, the race he won. He returned to China in 1925 to serve as a missionary teacher. In addition to leaving Scotland twice, he remained in China until his death in a Japanese civil prison in 1945. Liddell's Olympic training and running, as well as his religious beliefs, influenced him, was portrayed in the 1981 Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire, in which he was portrayed by Scottish countryman Ian Charleson.
CountryScotland
SportAthletics, rugby union (7 tests)
Event(s)100m, 200m, 400m
ClubEdinburgh University
TeamGreat Britain
Olympic finals1924

About Eric Liddell

Runner Eric Liddell was born on January 16, 1902 in Tianjin, China (He dies at the age of 43, on February 21, 1945).

At the 1924 Olympics, he won gold in the 400 meters and bronze in the 200 meters for Great Britain.

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Eric Liddell before becoming famous

Eric Liddell was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1902 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Tiger (兎).

He received his schooling at the University of Edinburgh.

Achievement of Eric Liddell

He was a brilliant rugby player who also competed in track and field for Scotland.

Eric Liddell's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Despite his Scottish heritage, he was born in China while his parents were on missionary service, and he died there while on his own missionary tour.

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His legacy is featured in the film"Chariots of Fire", starring Movie Actor Ian Charleson.

Ian Charleson (1949 - 1990) (Movie Actor)
Ian Charleson (1949 - 1990)

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Eric Liddell Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Eric Liddell updated on March 23 2023.