Olympics

Safe with sparse streets: Paris feels the Olympic effect

Paris's Olympic security measures dramatically impact local life and tourism, with many fleeing the city and businesses suffering due to heightened security and low hotel occupancy

By SAM BAEZA/THE MEDIA LINE
11/08/2024

Jewish water polo star Sienna Green wins silver with Australia

Green, who is making her Olympics debut at 19 years old, is the youngest woman to represent Australia in women’s water polo.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
11/08/2024

Rhythmic Gymnastics Team captures silver in spirited performance - Israel's 7th medal

The Olympic team spoke about the hard work that went in to securing their win.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
11/08/2024

Iran releases clip of blood-soaked Israeli Olympians, sparking online outrage

The video is the latest of Iran's campaigns against Israel's delegation to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Remembering the three Jewish women fencing champions who defied Hitler at the 1936 ‘Nazi Olympics’

As Jewish fencers excel at the 2024 Paris Olympics, we reflect on a historic moment: the 1936 Berlin Games, where Jewish athletes Ilona Elek-Schacherer, Helene Mayer, and Ellen Müller-Preis won gold.

By NEIL KELLER\JTA
08/08/2024

Israeli athletes impress and strive for medals as Paris Olympics nears final stretch

As the Paris Olympics approach their final days, Israeli athletes display exciting performances that merit a place on the podium.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
08/08/2024

Jewish Australian race walker Jemima Montag wins second bronze medal in Paris

Montag is one of at least three Jewish Aussies to medal in Paris, alongside canoeist sisters Jessica and Noemie Fox.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
08/08/2024

Paris ceremony honors Israeli athletes killed in 1972 Munich Games attack

At the Paris Olympics, a memorial ceremony honored the 11 Israelis killed by Palestinian gunmen in the 1972 Munich attack.

By REUTERS
06/08/2024
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Now on TV: Olympic dramas, the unknown Liz Taylor, and fierce Iranian women

If you’re into gymnastics and you need something to watch after the Simone Biles miniseries on Netflix, you can see Nadia, a TV movie about Nadia Comenici.

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