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Faith Fuels Athletes: Prayer Boosts Performance and Mindset

12/24/2025

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Studies suggest faith influences athletic performance, with a 2000 Seoul University study finding prayer helps athletes cope with anxiety before events.
Semi-professional footballer Jaiden Chang-Brown credits his Christian faith with improving mindset.
Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi and Arsenal's Jurrien Timber express Christian beliefs after scoring.
Great Britain sprinter Jeremiah Azu faced scrutiny for wearing a '100% Jesus' headband and says faith provides him strength.

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Studies suggest faith influences athletic performance, with a 2000 Seoul University study finding prayer helps athletes cope with anxiety before events.
Semi-professional footballer Jaiden Chang-Brown credits his Christian faith with improving mindset.
Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi and Arsenal's Jurrien Timber express Christian beliefs after scoring.
Great Britain sprinter Jeremiah Azu faced scrutiny for wearing a '100% Jesus' headband and says faith provides him strength.