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2024 Paris Olympics

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Jews defy stereotypes with strong presence in international sports

From Matt Turner’s World Cup goalkeeping to Amit Elor’s Olympic wrestling gold, these athletes showcase talent across soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball and more, in worldwide inspiration

Yair Kattan | 07.18.25

France says foiled three terror plots against Israel at Olympics and Paralympics

Authorities report 5 suspects arrested throughout games, including one minor, for planning to carry out attacks against Israeli targets

Ynet, news agencies | 09.11.24

Competitive cycling - What's the most efficient way to ride?

Is it better to stand or sit during a sprint? The body position of cyclists can significantly impact their performance in crucial moments

Jonathan Berkheim, Davidson Institute | 09.07.24

Australian Olympic break-dancer says she found criticism "pretty devastating"

In her first television interview since the controversial performance at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, Rachael Gunn confronted the backlash and criticism

Ynetnews | 09.06.24

Paralympic swimmer wins Israel second gold medal in Games

Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon finished first in the 100m freestyle events ahead of four more competitions waiting for him in the upcoming days

Stav Ifergan | 08.30.24

Pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis breaks world record again, weeks after Olympics end

Duplantis credits supportive audience and conditions of Polish stadium for record-breaking performance, expresses pride in achieving great success through hard work and patience

Ynetnews | 08.27.24

Everything to look forward to in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Transitioning from history-rich France to Hollywood's capital may seem jarring, but the Los Angeles Olympics committee is hard at work to show off the city's appeal in 2028

Tzippy Shmilovitz | 08.12.24

German swimmer vomits 9 times after Seine River Olympic race

Leonie Beck claims that ever since open swimming competition started in the Seine River she has experienced severe digestive issues amid complaints about pollution

Ynet | 08.11.24

'Spiderwoman' Aleksandra Mirosław nabs speed climbing Paris gold, breaking world record twice

Speed climbing, a discipline where competitors race up a 15-meter wall to hit a button at the top, made its Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games

Ynetnews | 08.11.24

Lucky seven: Israeli rhythmic gymnastics team wins silver at Paris Olympics all-around final

Following lukewarm showing in qualifiers, Ayelet Zussman's team scores a combined 68.850 points in hoops and mixed to secure Israel’s 7th medal at Paris games

Nadav Zenziper, Paris | 08.10.24

Meet the Israeli anti-doping officer sniffing out cheaters at the Olympics

Kobi Barak, Israel’s sole drug tester at the Paris Olympics, hasn’t had a single positive test result yet; from testing top athletes to quirky encounters, he’s ensuring a fair game while catching some of the action himself

Yair Kattan | 08.10.24

How Jews gained prominence in US Olympic fencing team

Six out of the American fencing team's 20 members are Jewish, with the reason possibly dating back to the days of Israel's founder Theodor Herzl

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 08.09.24

'You belong in the gas chamber': American-Israeli wrestler faces antisemitism in Paris

Wrestling gold medalist Amit Elor reveals she has received antisemitic messages on social media amid her successful competitions in the 2024 Olympics

Ynet | 08.09.24

Dance off: Breakdance events to start in Paris Olympics

Many eyebrows were raised when breakdancing was announced as part of the 2024 event, but some claim the dance requires just as much athletic ability as other sports

Eliasaph Deuel | 08.08.24

Russian disinformation targets Paris Olympics

A viral music video portrayed Paris as a crime-ridden and unsafe city ahead of the 2024 Olympics

Ynetnews | 08.08.24