Gymnastics

'I knew that I was beyond capable': Israeli gymnast Lihie Raz on chasing the Olympics

From uncertain teenager to Olympic contender, Israeli gymnast Lihie Raz is still reaching for new heights

Lihie Raz is one of Israel’s leading artistic gymnasts, representing the country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and again at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as well as at multiple European Championships. Premium
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Olympics: Zelikman, Ashram advance to final match

 Gymnastics - Rhythmic - Individual All-Around - Qualification - Rotation 1 & 2 - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 6, 2021. Linoy Ashram of Israel in action with ball.

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.