Why did Liddell refuse to compete in his favoured event in the 1924 Olympics?
He was injured
Race was held on a Sunday
He missed the race
His coach advised him not
Answer
Liddell refused to compete in the 100-meter race in the 1924 Olympics because it was held on a Sunday, which conflicted with his religious beliefs. A devout Christian, Liddell believed in observing the Sabbath as a day of rest and worship, and he felt that participating in the race would violate his religious principles.
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