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Jewish wrestler Amit Elor wins gold for US in Paris Olympics, extending 5-year undefeated streak

Elor, 20 and the daughter of Israeli immigrants, is the youngest-ever American wrestler to win a gold medal.

By Philissa Cramer and Aimee Berg August 6, 2024 5:04 pm

Australian canoeists Jessica and Noemie Fox join rare company as Jewish siblings to win Olympic gold medals

The Fox sisters each won gold in canoe slalom events in Paris, joining a small group of Jewish siblings to medal at the same Olympics.

August 5, 2024 4:42 pm

Israel wins 3 medals — including a gold — in historic day at Paris Olympics

Israel has won six medals in Paris, its most ever in a single Olympics.

August 4, 2024 12:40 pm

US wrestling phenom Amit Elor has overcome personal tragedy and online antisemitism. Now, she will vie for gold in Paris.

By Aimee Berg August 4, 2024 11:54 am

The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish recap of the opening week of the 2024 Paris Olympics

By Jacob Gurvis August 2, 2024 4:45 pm

Judoka Raz Hershko claims silver medal, Israel’s third in Paris

By Jacob Gurvis August 2, 2024 3:43 pm

Jewish Australian Jemima Montag wins bronze in the 20-km race walk

By Jacob Gurvis August 2, 2024 10:14 am

Erin Gemmel, Katie Ledecky, Paige Madden and Claire Weinstein

American Jewish teen Claire Weinstein wins silver medal in 4×200-meter freestyle relay

By Jacob Gurvis August 2, 2024 9:43 am

Silver medalist Inbar Lanir of Team Israel celebrates after the Women's Judo 78-kilogram medal ceremony. (Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Israeli judoka Inbar Lanir just medaled in Paris — and is going viral at home for her Oct. 7 selflessness

By Ben Sales August 1, 2024 6:31 pm

US women’s foil squad featuring Jackie Dubrovich and Maia Weintraub takes gold in Paris Olympics

By Philissa Cramer August 1, 2024 4:16 pm

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