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Jewish Athletes: From Sandy Koufax to the Maccabiah Games
Jewish athletes have excelled in baseball, swimming, gymnastics, basketball, and more — often navigating their identity in the spotlight. From Sandy Koufax's Yom Kippur decision to the Maccabiah Games, the story of Jews in sports.
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Mark Spitz: Seven Gold Medals and Jewish Pride
Mark Spitz, raised in a Jewish family in California, won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics — a record that stood for 36 years — and became an enduring symbol of Jewish athletic achievement.
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Aly Raisman: Jewish Gymnastics Star and Survivor Advocate
Aly Raisman, raised in a Jewish family in Massachusetts, became a two-time Olympic gymnastics champion, honored the memory of the Munich 11, and emerged as a powerful voice for survivors of abuse.
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