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


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.

Aly Raisman

Shatilov snags another bronze medal at Euros

Alex Shatilov will now turn his focus to September’s World Championships in Montreal, Canada.

Israel’s Alex Shatilov (right) won the bronze medal in the floor final at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships Romania yesterday, finishing behind Romanian winner Marian Dragulescu (center) and Russia’s Dmitri Lankin (left).

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.

Israel rhythmic gymnastics head coach Ira Vigdorchik

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.

Aly Raisman

Medal dreams crushed as Israel places sixth in Rhythmic Gymnastics

The team took home three gold medals earlier this year at the European Championships.

Israel's Olympic rhythmic gymnastics team

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.

Israel's Olympic rhythmic gymnastics team

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.

Aly Raisman

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.

Aly Raisman

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.”

Aly Raisman

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.

The members of Israel’s rhythmic gymnastics national team were understandably delighted on Sunday after claiming the gold medal in the clubs and hoops final at the European Championships in Holon.