Israeli competitor Raz Hershko is now the world’s highest ranked female judoka, marking the first time an Israeli has held the title.
WATCH: Historic first for Israel as Raz Hershko tops women’s international judo rankings
Tahani Alqahtani of Saudi Arabia, left, and Raz Hershko of Israel compete during their women's +78kg elimination round judo match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)