Read the following passage and answer if the question is true or false.
Passage: Chariots of Fire is a 1981 British historical drama film. It tells the fact-based story of two athletes in the 1924 Olympics: Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of God, and Harold Abrahams, an English Jew who runs to overcome prejudice.

Question: was chariots of fire based on a true story?

Is the answer True or False? Respond with only "True" or "False" and no additional text.
True.