People of Israel AUG 15, 2024
Israel Gold Medalist Cites IDF Soldiers as His Inspiration
Olympic Committee President said the Israel team’s performance exceeded expectations in a ‘very difficult year.’
Returning to Israel after winning the gold medal in Men’s Windsurfing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Tom Reuveny credited IDF soldiers with his victory.
Reuveny, 24, said at a press conference at Ben Gurion airport, “I really remember myself, just before the deciding final race, I thought about the whole State of Israel, I knew that the gold would not just be for me.”
He added, “There are so many soldiers who have been called together to protect us, and thanks to them I am here right now.”
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