Israeli Paralympians come home with 9 medals, new records
Final tally for the Tokyo Games is six gold medals, two silvers and a bronze – eight in swimming and one in rowing.
Final tally for the Tokyo Games is six gold medals, two silvers and a bronze – eight in swimming and one in rowing.
Thus far, Israel’s Paralympic squad has garnered four gold medals, two silvers and a bronze – six in swimming and one in rowing.
The second Israeli to win a gold medal at the Tokyo Games, Mark Malyar was born with cerebral palsy as was his twin, also a Paralympic swimmer.
22-year-old athlete is the first Israeli woman to win an Olympic gold medal, Israel’s second in the Tokyo Games.
This is the country’s second gold medal and its first in gymnastics. Israel now has 12 Olympic medals in the history of its participation.
The first year Israel is competing in archery, 22-year-old Itay Shanny makes a strong showing in his bid for the podium.
Saeid Mollaei has dedicated his Silver Olympic medal to Israel, for its support since he defected from Iran two years ago.
A bronze medal in taekwondo was followed by losses in swimming, judo, archery, triathlon, shooting, cycling, surfing and sailing.
This is the country’s 10th medal overall in the history of its Olympic participation, and its first in taekwondo.
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