Judo

Peter Paltchik has been used to fighting since he was born.
The Israeli had multiple fractures when his mum gave birth to him 29 years ago. Judo has made him stronger, physically and mentally.
So when he had to face severe injuries and financial problems during his career, Paltchik had

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Peter Paltchik: From night security guard to European judo champion

One day after Yael Arad's first medal in history of Israel Shay Oren Smadja won the second bronze at Barcelona Olympic Games.

Shay Oren SMADJA

Barcelona 1992 | Olympic Games

Israel Judo Medalists - Shay Oren Smadja

United States of America

Simone

Simone Biles - Olympics.com

Sweden

Armand

Armand Duplantis - Olympics.com

Mikaela

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Ilia

Ilia Malinin - Olympics.com

Shay Oren

Atlanta 1996

Barcelona 1992

Shay Oren SMADJA

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