games in Moscow, Mims had competed in her last Olympics. However, she has played an integral role in the games that followed as chaplain to the U. S. Team. With an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity, Masters of Divinity, and Doctorate of Ministry from Oral Roberts University, combined with the deep relationship with her Lord and Savior and the need for sharing His Word with others, Mims founded the United States Council for Sports Chaplaincy. She has shared the Gospel with athletes around the world. In addition to serving as a sports commentator for NBC Sports, she has played an integral role with Athletes International Ministries—reaching active and retired professional athletes, college athletes, coaches, and other athletic a昀케liates. She has worked with heads of state and dignitaries from throughout the world. Her honors include induction to the Black Women’s Sports, Olympic, and Oklahoma Jazz hall of fames, the President and Mrs. George Bush Community Impact Award, and she is featured in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. Mims is the proud mother of daughter Lana and son John. She and her husband Roderick make their home in Tulsa. 29