Israel athletes in Paris

The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded with Israel achieving a historic milestone, capturing seven medals, its highest ever in a single Olympics, and raising its total Olympic medal count to 20. The Israeli delegation included standout performances in windsurfing, judo, and gymnastics, highlighted by Tom Reuveny’s gold in windsurfing. Concerns over anti-Israel sentiment during the Games were largely exaggerated, with only a few isolated incidents reported. Other notable performances included the United States leading the medal count with 40 golds, while South Korea matched its record medal haul with 13 golds. Iconic athletes like Eliud Kipchoge and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bid farewell to the Olympics, with Kipchoge experiencing an uncharacteristic DNF in the marathon. The Games celebrated remarkable athletic achievements and set the stage for the next Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.