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Hello! The Paris Olympics are coming to a close – but not without the last major competitions this weekend. And since last week’s newsletter, Jewish and Israeli athletes have won six more medals, including three gold.
Read on for the latest Jewish news from Paris, as well as the remaining events before Sunday’s closing ceremony.
Another big week for Jews at the Olympics
Noemie Fox, right, celebrates with Jessica Fox after winning the gold medal in the women’s canoe slalom kayak cross final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on August 5, 2024 in Paris. (Alex Davidson/Getty Images)
At the time of this writing, 15 Jewish athletes from the United States, Australia and Israel have won a total of 16 medals in Paris: six gold, five silver and five bronze. Jews have won more medals than all but twelve other countries.
On Saturday, Israel celebrated its first day with three medals, as windsurfers Tom Reuveny won gold and windsurfer Sharon Cantor and gymnast Artem Dolgopyat Both won silver. Reuveny’s gold is Israel’s fourth ever and his first in Paris.
American wrestler Amit Elor She continued her five-year winning streak by winning the gold medal in the women’s freestyle wrestling event in the 68-kilogram class. Elor, whose parents are Israeli, is the youngest US gold medalist in wrestling ever.
Aussie Noémie Fox And Jemima Monday also won medals, both in new disciplines – Fox took gold in the women’s kayak cross, while Montag won her second bronze medal of these Olympics in the mixed marathon relay. Fox joined her older sister, a canoeist Jessica Foxas gold medalists in Paris, which puts the sisters in the rare company of other Jewish medal winners from their sibling pair.
And Jessica Fox, a six-time medalist, received another honor this week: she was elected to the International Olympic Committee’s Athletes Commission, which represents and supports Olympians during and between the Games.
Finally, Jewish memorabilia collector Neil Keller offers a look back at what he calls the “Jewish Trifecta,” the three Jewish women who won medals in foil fencing at the 1936 “Nazi Olympics” in Berlin.
Click here to see all our coverage of the Paris Olympics.
Result list of the Olympic Games 2024
The Games end on Sunday, but before then there are a few more competitions involving Israeli athletes. Here is the schedule for this weekend, all times ET:
🏃 Maru Teferi, Gashau Ayale And Girmaw Amare participate in the men’s marathon on Saturday at 2 a.m., while Lonah Chemtai Saltpeter Race in the women’s marathon Sunday at 2 a.m.
🤸 Israel’s rhythmic gymnastics team reached the group all-around final, which takes place on Saturday at 8 a.m.
🚴 Mikhail Yakovlev will compete in the men’s Keirin cycling race on Saturday at 11:19 a.m.
🏊 Shelly Bobritsky And Ariel Nassee will compete in the freestyle synchronized swimming duet on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Our complete calendar of events for Jewish and Israeli Olympians can be found here.
Half-time report
CD EJECTED. A youth Frisbee tournament in Belgium was halted after anti-Israel vandalism at the venue. The tournament, which had already changed venues for security reasons for the Israeli delegation, was postponed after local police determined they could not guarantee the safety of the athletes.
IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE! In his bio on social media site X, the Los Angeles Angels outfielder said: Kevin Pillar calls himself a “part-time Superman.” Last weekend, he proved why he deserves the nickname with a stunning catch against Harrison Bader’s New York Mets. You’re going to want to watch this a few times.
NOW WE PLAY. For readers in New York City, there will be a screening of “Israel Swings For Gold,” the documentary about Israel’s baseball team at the Tokyo Olympics, on Sunday. The event will be held at the New Plaza Cinema and will include a question-and-answer session with the filmmakers and a special appearance by the team’s mascot, the “Man on the Bench.” More information here.
Jews in sports to watch this weekend (all times ET)
⚾ IN BASEBALL…
Max Fried will be on the mound for his Atlanta Braves against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday at 8:10 p.m. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Joc Pederson — who has scored three home runs and seven RBIs in seven games so far in August — host Garrett Stubbs and the Philadelphia Phillies in a four-game series that began on Thursday. And north of the border, two more Team Israel teammates face each other as Spencer Horwitz’s Host: Toronto Blue Jays Zack Gelofs Oakland Athletics.
⚽ IN FOOTBALL …
It is the round of 32 in the Leagues Cup tournament, which includes teams from the MLS and the Mexican Liga MX. DeAndre Yedlins Cincinnati FC hosts Santos Laguna tonight at 7:30 p.m. At the same time, Tai Baribo and Philadelphia Union hosts CF Montreal.
🏈 IN FOOTBALL …
Believe it or not, Week 1 of the NFL Preseason is just around the corner. Saturday at 12 p.m., Tight End Anthony Firkser and his new team, the New York Jets, will host the Washington Commanders. Saturday at 1 p.m., guard Michael Dunn and the running back of the Cleveland Browns AJ DillonKickers Greg Joseph and the Green Bay Packers. At the same time, lineman Jake Curhan and the Chicago Bears face the Buffalo Bills. Sunday at 4:30 p.m., Kicker and Draftee 2024 Joshua Karty and the Los Angeles Rams host the Dallas Cowboys.
⛳️ PLAYING GOLF…
Daniel Berger, Max Greyserman, David Lipsky And Ben Silverman are all participating in the PGA Tour’s Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina.
A piece of Jewish Olympic history
An original postcard depicting the men’s 100-meter race at the 1924 Paris Olympics. (Courtesy of Mark Auerbach.)
This Olympic Games in Paris marks the centenary of the last time the Games were held in the French capital. For Jewish sports fans, perhaps the most remarkable moment from the 1924 Olympics is captured in the classic 1981 film “The Victory,” which won four Oscars, including Best Picture.
It tells the true story of the British Jewish runner Harold Abrahamswho won the gold medal in the 100-meter sprint. Abraham’s crowning achievement is also depicted on this original postcard from the 1924 Games shared by JTA readers Mark Auerbach.
