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Revision as of 14:54, 12 August 2024
Other Latter-day Saint Olympians on the U.S. team include Lacey Nymeyer, 100-meter freestyle and 4 x 100-meter freestyle relay; Lindsey Anderson, steeplechase; Ryan Millar and Rich Lambourne, volleyball; Jake Gibb, beach volleyball; and Tairia Flowers, softball.
Jill Camarena, who recently underwent surgery for a herniated disc, will compete in the women’s shot put.
Niklas Arrhenius, who will represent the Swedish national team in the discus, is one of several Mormon athletes from around the world.
Steeplechase competitor Anderson says the Church’s health code — which advises against the use of alcohol, tobacco and other harmful substances — helps her to stay away from drugs and to run her best.
Anderson’s philosophy is shared by many other Mormon Olympians, past and present.
Also see the MormonWiki article on Rulon Gardner.
| Latter-day Saint Olympians | Sport | Olympic Games | Ranking |
| Jillian Camarena=Williams | Women's shot put | 2008 Beijing
2012 London |
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| Josh McAdams | Steeplechase | 2008 Beijing | |
| Melanie Roach | Weightlifting | 2008 Beijing | 6th in 53k |
| Kenneth Rooks | Steeplechase 3000m | 2024 Paris | Silver medal |
| Conner Mantz | 10000m marathon | 2024 Paris | 8th |
| Peter Vidmar | Pommel horse
Men's gymnastics team |
1984 Los Angeles | Gold medal
Gold medal |
