Israel’s men’s swimming team. (Twitter Screenshot)
Their victory is the first time Israel has made it to an Olympic final in the 4×200m freestyle relay.
By Shiryn Ghermezian, The Algemeiner
Israel’s men’s swimming team set a new Israeli record in the 4×200m freestyle relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday morning with a time of 7:08.43 and advanced to the finals taking place on Tuesday night.
Their victory is the first time Israel has made it to an Olympic final in the 4×200m freestyle relay and is also Israel’s first swimming final of the Paris Olympics.
The Olympic team is comprised of Bar Soloveychik, Eitan Ben Shitrit, Gal Cohen Groumi, and Denis Loktev.
Israel tied with Japan in fifth place in the relay on Tuesday morning.
Both countries are advancing to the final, and they will compete against South Korea, Germany, France, Great Britain, the US, Australia, and China.
Former senior Mossad official questions reports that Egypt and the UAE warned Israel prior to…
Israeli National Security Minister visits jailed Hamas terrorist who masterminded suicide bombing attacks in the…
As ballistic missiles become more accurate, powerful and difficult to stop, Israel’s overwhelming reliance on…
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reportedly preparing to resume resettlement program, giving legal pathway to…
For years, the U.S. and Western allies trained and funded Palestinian Authority security forces, but…
Although rocket launches are not currently being carried out due to fear of a severe…