Former Residence of Eric Liddell

　　   Note: Eric Liddell is also translated as Eric Henry Liddell. This article adopts the name on the plaque at the entrance of the former residence — Eric Liddell.

　　Eric Liddell (1902~1945)　　   Eric Liddell (1902–1945), originally named Eric Henry Liddell, used the Chinese name Eric Liddell. He was a Scottish-born British national and an Olympic world champion born in Tianjin. Eric Liddell was born in 1902 at the Maternity Hospital (now the Stomatological Hospital) in Tianjin. He returned to Britain for schooling in 1907. At the Eighth Summer Olympics held in Paris at the end of 1924, he won the 400-meter dash and broke the world record, becoming a renowned sports star in Britain. In 1925, Eric Liddell returned to his birthplace, Tianjin, and took a teaching position at the Anglo-Chinese College (now No. 17 High School), teaching science and physical education. In February 1945... Details+