How did Liddell feel about competing on Sundays?
He didn't mind
He preferred it
He refused
It was his favourite day to compete
Answer
He refused to compete on Sundays because of his strict religious beliefs. Liddell was a devout Christian and believed that Sunday should be reserved for rest and worship. He felt that participating in sports on Sundays would be disrespectful to God.
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