How did Jews fare at the Tokyo Olympics?

Alix Klineman, left, in a 2019 beach volleyball match. She's one of a handful of Jewish athletes who've medalled at the Tokyo Olympics. (Photo: Steffen Prößdorf/Wikimedia Commons)

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From Australians Jessica Fox (canoe slalom) and Jemima Montag (racewalking) to Israel’s mixed judo team and gymnasit Artem Dolgopyat, Jews were well represented at this year’s Tokyo Olympics. In fact, so many Jews medalled that, if Jews comprised their own country, they would have ranked alongside Belgium and Jamaica. Here’s a rundown of all the Jews who’ve won medals so far, as well as those who’ve fallen short.

This episode of Menschwarmers, The CJN’s podcast about Jews and sports, was recorded live on Zoom at an event hosted by Stand With Us Canada on Aug. 5, 2021.

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Menschwarmers is hosted by James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver, and produced and edited by Michael Fraiman. Our intro music is by Coby Lipovitch, and our outro music is “Organ Grinder Swing” by chēēZ π. This show is a member of The CJN Podcast Network. Follow the Menschwarmers on Twitter and The CJN Podcast Network on Twitter and Facebook, or find more great Jewish podcasts at thecjn.ca.