Christian athletes playing in Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Faith-fueled athletes are stepping up to the competition.

As the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 begin, here are some openly Christian athletes from Canada and around the world to watch.

Team Canada

The Women's Basketball team is faith-filled, with Christians Kayla Alexander, Laeticia Amihere, and Natalie Achonwa.

He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear! pic.twitter.com/GX8mjinWQu

— Laeticia Amihere (@_Theblackqueen_) July 6, 2021

Boxer Mandy Bujold trains blasting worship music to energize her.

Sprinter Andre De Grasse attributes his Catholic faith to his mother's influence and attended several Catholic schools in his youth.

Team USA

Micah Christenson -volleyball

Allyson Felix  - 400m

Keni Harrison - 100m hurdles

Cat Osterman - softball

Kyle Snyder - wrestling

Christian Taylor - triple jump

Vocal Christians from the world

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica  - 1 00m and 4x100m

Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon, Kenya - 1500m

Steven Gardiner, Bahamas - 400m

Kirani James, Grenada - 400m

Cindy Sember, Great Britian - 60m hurdles, 100m hurdles, 60m, and 200m

Nick Willis, New Zealand - 1500m