ORUTerry Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Then and now: Ex-Olympian Madeline Manning Mims gives back by ministering to athletes Madeline Manning Mims, 62, an Olympic medalist and current Tulsa Shock chaplain, shows her passports filled with stamps from cities such as Beijing she earned while traveling as U.S. Summer Olympic team chaplain. SHERRY BROWN / Tulsa World By LYNN JACOBSEN World Sports Writer Published: 8/3/2010 2:22 AM Last Modified: 8/3/2010 7:14 AM (excerpt) FAITH HAS sustained Madeline Manning Mims throughout her life. Whether it was as a 24-year-old Olympian staring down a member of the Black September terrorist group at the 1972 Munich Games or in coming to grips with a difficult divorce, Manning Mims' faith has served her well. Now 62, the gold and silver Olympic medalist is sharing her beliefs as one of three chaplains for the Tulsa Shock professional women's basketball team. Manning Mims is joined by Oral Roberts women's basketball assistant coach Misti Cussen and Sapulpa head girls basketball coach Darlean Calip...... Link to Full story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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