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.
Olympic Committee of Israel halts 2025 awards amid security challenges
IOC wants no sports events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes' visa ban
IOC regrets Indonesian decision to block entry for Israeli gymnasts
Aly Raisman is the most famous Jewish athlete, according to ESPN
Raisman will be 26 when the 2020 Olympics kick off in Tokyo, but she’s planning to compete again.
Shatilov snags another bronze medal at Euros
Alex Shatilov will now turn his focus to September’s World Championships in Montreal, Canada.
Vigdorchik brings in sponsorship for Israel’s rhythmic gymnastics
The team will be rebuilt from scratch ahead of Tokyo 2020 and Vigdorchik was put at the helm once more despite the controversy which surrounded the side ahead of Rio.
Jewish gymnast Aly Raisman strips down for Sports Illustrated
Raisman tweeted her appreciation at being included in the edition. The magazine "celebrates all women for being strong & beautiful," she added.
Medal dreams crushed as Israel places sixth in Rhythmic Gymnastics
The team took home three gold medals earlier this year at the European Championships.
On final day of Olympics, Team Israel preparing for last chance at medal
Israel's rhythmic gymnasts came in 6th place before heading to the final.
Aly Raisman wins silver medal in Olympic gymnastics all-around
Raisman, 22, is the U.S. squad’s captain and was a key part of its gold medal in the team competition two days earlier.
Jewish gymnast Aly Raisman earns spot in individual all-around finals in Rio
Raisman took the second spot for the American women ahead of all-around defending gold medalist Gabby Douglas and behind three-time world all-around champion Simone Biles.
Jewish-American Gymnast Aly Raisman earns spot on US women’s team
At 22, Raisman is the oldest member of the team, which reportedly has earned her the nickname “Grandma.”
Israel wins gold and silver at European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Holon
The gold medal performance in the clubs and hoops came shortly after Israel claimed a silver in the ribbons final.