Gymnastics

The zen of the siren: Richard Priestman and the architecture of Israeli archery stillness

At 71, Priestman is back home, cleaning his apartment and “recharging” after a tenure that saw him lead a nation with almost no archery pedigree into the global elite.

OVER HIS four-year tenure in Israel, Richard Priestman’s calm precision and world-class expertise helped transform the country’s national archery program into an emerging international force.
 Israeli sailor Tamar Steinberg and her coach Shahar Tzuberi

Olympic Committee of Israel halts 2025 awards amid security challenges

Team Israel performs during the Group All-Around Final at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships - Rio 2025

IOC wants no sports events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes' visa ban

Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships - Rio 2025 - Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - August 24, 2025 Team Israel perform during the group 5 Ribbons Final

IOC regrets Indonesian decision to block entry for Israeli gymnasts


Tokyo 2020: Simone Biles back in the game with bronze medal win

Three times world champion on the beam, Biles might have finished third but her mere presence in the final was considered a victory after she abruptly dropped out of last Tuesday's team competition.

ronze medallist Simone Biles of the United States poses in front of the Olympic rings.

Simone Biles set to take part in balance beam final

The balance beam event will be Simone Biles's last chance at a gold medal in Tokyo.

Simone Biles of the United States during training ahead of the Olympic Games, July 22, 2021.

Israeli gymnast Artem Dolgopyat wins an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo

The Israeli competed fourth, netting a score of 14.933. This is Israel's first gold medal in Tokyo, and second in history.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic - Men's Floor Exercise - Final - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 1, 2021. Artem Dolgopyat of Israel in action during the floor exercise. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

Olympics: Israel's Artem Dolgopyat wins gold - in photos

Dolgopyat will be heading home with NIS 500,000 in prize money for his new gold medal.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic - Men's Floor Exercise - Medal Ceremony - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 1, 2021. Gold medallist Artem Dolgopyat of Israel poses with his medal.

Simone Biles withdraws from event finals for vault and uneven bars

The 24-year-old, however, might yet make an appearance at the Tokyo Games having not ruled herself out for floor exercise on Monday and beam on Tuesday.

Simone Biles after pulling out of the Olympics

These Jewish athletes have won medals at the Tokyo Olympics

Dozens of Jewish athletes are competing in the Games this year.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Taekwondo - Women's Flyweight - 49kg - Medal Ceremony - Makuhari Messe Hall A, Chiba, Japan - July 24, 2021. Avishag Samberg of Israel celebrates winning bronze

Naomi Osaka leaves Olympics, Simone Biles withdraws from team event

Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic cauldron in the opening ceremony.

Simone Biles after pulling out of the Olympics

Simone Biles cites mental health in opting out of team competition

Simone Biles said she has not yet committed to Thursday's individual events but did not want to cost her team a medal.

Simone Biles of the United States during training ahead of the Olympic Games, July 22, 2021.

Meet the Jewish dancer choreographing Simone Biles’ Olympic floor routine

Jewish dancer Sasha Farber has choreographed the Olympic floor exercise routine for five-time Olympic medalist and World Champion gymnast, Simone Biles.

Simone Biles of the United States during training ahead of the Olympic Games, July 22, 2021.

Israel's Alexander Shatilov back for his fourth Olympic Games

Shatilov will be joined by teammate and Olympic newbie, Artem Dolgopyat. The floor-dominating duo hope to take Israel gymnastics to the next level.

Israeli gymnast Alexander Shatilov