The end of Linoy Ashram’s golden era
Israel’s rhythmic gymnastics Olympic champ explains her decision to retire from competition at 22.
IN ADDITION to the Olympics gold medal in Tokyo, Linoy Ashram won six silver and five bronze medals across the 2017, 2018 and 2019 world championships, and claimed two golds and a bronze at last year’s World Cup. The 22-year-old Israeli also won all-around gold at the European Championships in 2020.(photo credit: Lisi Niesner/Reuters)
