Florida State’s Travis Rudolph Makes a New Friend
By Guideposts Digital3 min read
A college football player makes a young man’s day—and warms the heart of the boy’s mother—when he joins him for lunch in a middle school cafeteria.
Stories About Sports
Rio 2016: 4 Inspiring Observations at the Olympics
By Allison Churchill3 min read
From Olympic firsts to marriage proposals, here are 4 inspiring observations from a Guideposts staffer at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics.
Guideposts Classics: Cathy Rigby on Overcoming Setbacks
By Cathy Rigby3 min read
In this story from June 1977, former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby shares how a lesson her mother taught her helped her deal with the vicissitudes of athletics—and of life.
Rio 2016: Boxing Star Claressa Shields Is Fighting for Her Dream
By Jessica Toomer4 min read
With one Olympic gold medal already under her belt, Shields is ready to make history at Rio. She shares why boxing makes her happy and how it has strengthened her faith.
Rio 2016: The Olympics Opening Ceremony
By Allison Churchill3 min read
When a Guideposts staffer voluteered at the Olympics, she thought her work might keep her from seeing the Opening Ceremony. Discover what she saw behind the scenes.
The Inspiring Story of the Olympic Refugee Team
By Guideposts2 min read
For the first time in history, the Olympics will have a team of refugees. Here’s their inspiring story.
Rio 2016: It’s Teen Gymnast Laurie Hernandez’s Time To Shine
By Jessica Toomer4 min read
The youngest member of the U.S. women’s gymnastic squad talks overcoming injury and becoming a role model.
Rio 2016: Olympic Diver David Boudia On What’s ‘Greater Than Gold’
By David Boudia4 min read
The gold-medal athlete shares how finding faith helped him gain perspective on life and his sport.
Rio 2016: A Mother’s Pride in Her Olympian Son
By Joanna Kovacs9 min read
Joanna Kovacs was mother, father and even coach to her shot-putting son, Joe. And now that he’s made the U.S. Olympics squad, she’ll be cheering him on from the stands in Rio de Janeiro.
Rio 2016: How Beach Volleyball Player Brooke Sweat Found Love on the Sand
By Jessica Toomer4 min read
The Olympian shares her dreams for Rio and how her husband introduced her to the sport.
Rio 2016: How Danell Leyva Is Continuing A Legacy
By Jessica Toomer4 min read
The U.S. gymnast, whose mother and stepfather fled Cuba, talks about the sacrifices his family made in order for him to fulfill his Olympic dream.
Rio 2016: Joe Kovacs’ Olympic Journey
By Brett Leveridge1 min read
Joanna Kovacs’ son, Joe, will be throwing the shot put for the U.S. in the 2016 Olympic Games. As an athlete and a single mom, Joanna was mother, father and even coach to Joe throughout his accomplished career.
