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Stunning rendition of gospel song by Olympic gold medalist

Yemisi Ogunleye Olympics

Olympia 2024 | Youtube

Cerith Gardiner - published on 08/12/24

The German shot putter Yemisi Ogunleye wowed fans with her athletic skills and her strong faith in Jesus.

Now that the Summer Olympics have drawn to a close in Paris there’s a chance to look at some of the lesser-known inspiring stories that emerged throughout the Games.

One such story is that of Yemisi Ogunleye, a German shot putter who won gold for her country on Friday after throwing an impressive 20 meters (nearly 22 yards).

While her Olympic victory is already awe-inspiring, she also has a lesser-known talent. The 25-year-old is also a wonderful gospel singer. And in a press conference she shared how after she’d won the gold, she returned to her seat in the stadium and sang to herself I Almost Let Go.

The athlete/songstress then proceeded to give a little rendition during the press conference below, showing off her impressive musical abilities.

The popular Kurt Carr song speaks of a time the singer felt overwhelmed and was ready to give up. However, thanks to God’s grace he hung on in and overcame his struggles.

Although the Ogunleye’s gold medal is a testimony to her athletic skills, her ability to sing to the world speaks of her profound and inspiring faith.

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