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13 Olympians featured in general conference talks

Olympians have inspired many over the years, including leaders of the Church. Here are a few whose names and stories have made their way into general conference talks.

Miracle for LDS Dad: Surviving Two-Semi, 26-Car Pileup

By LDS Living Staff

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LDS Week in Review: 5 Must-Read Stories (Dec. 8-13)

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Mormon Husband Wins Most Memorable Moment Award on Today for Viral Video

Mormon 'Amazing Race' Team Wins 9th Leg

Salt Lake father-son team Dave and Connor O’Leary won the ninth leg of CBS’ “The Amazing Race: All Stars” after racing through Switzerland, including cleaning trashed hotel rooms, delivering milk and riding gondolas up snow-capped mountains during Sunday’s episode.

Mormon Father-son Team Takes First in 3rd Leg of 'The Amazing Race"

A Salt Lake father-son team won the third leg on “The Amazing Race: All-Stars” during Sunday’s episode, despite having to backtrack during one of the challenges.

Mormon Father-son Team Back on 'The Amazing Race'

A Utah father-son team are headed back to “The Amazing Race: All Stars” on CBS for another shot at $1 million in a race around the world when this season starts on Feb. 23, the network announced earlier this week.

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BYUtv's "Relative Race" Reunites Family Members with a Flip Phone, Maps, and DNA

Using ancestry.com, four couples are racing to trace their family history to find their long-lost ancestors.

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How an LDS Father of 4 Became a World Champion Despite a Chronic Health Condition (+ How He Stood Up for His Faith)

"I do not compete on Sunday; I do not workout on Sunday," Cody Moat says. "A few years back, Spartan Race wanted to make Sunday the big elite race day. They gave me all sorts of reasons why Sunday should be the big race day. I told them that I would be done with Spartan Race if that was the direction they were going."

Saints and Sinners Relay to Raise Money for Missionaries

By Arianna Rees

Regular and first-time runners can race for a good cause in the upcoming 3rd annual Saints and Sinners Half Marathon and Team Marathon on September 27th. The race, which will wind its way downhill from Boulder City, Nevada into Lake Mead National Park, was created to raise funds for youth who are planning on serving missions, but might not have sufficient funds to pay for them. One hundred percent of each registration fee goes to those missionaries in need.

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Longest Fire Walk, Most Bouquets Caught + 12 More Bizarre and Impressive World Records Set by Mormons

By LDS Living Staff

From the world’s fastest texter (Benjamin Cook, 2006) to the world’s fastest raw onion eater (Trevor Reilly, 2004); from the world’s strongest power-lifter (Lance Davis, 2004, 618.3 pounds) to the world’s fastest balloon animal inflator (KC Williams, 2003 & 2004), there is no doubt that the Church is full of impressive Mormons dedicated to developing the unique talents the Lord has given them. And the diversity of these talents has only added to the strength and notability of our Church and its members, proving that Mormons can be daring, whimsical, athletic, knowledgeable, and faithful.