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Tokyo Olympics

Michael Fredericson at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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Q&A: He went to the Olympics on team doctor

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss December 27, 2021December 28, 2021

Dr. Michael Fredericson, 62, professor of orthopedic surgery in the division of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Stanford University, looks for ways to prevent sports injuries and find effective treatments […]

Ezra Frech competes in the men’s high jump T63 final at the World Para Athletics Championships, Nov. 11, 2019. (Photo/JTA-Moto Yoshimura-Getty Images)
Posted inUncategorized

11 Jewish Paralympics athletes to watch

by Emily Burack and JTA August 25, 2021
Israel's Linoy Ashram celebrates winning the individual all-around final of the Rhythmic Gymnastics event during Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on August 7, 2021. (Photo/JTA-Lionel Bonaventure-AFP via Getty Images)
Posted inSports

Gymnast Linoy Ashram wins Israel’s 3rd Olympic gold medal, over a Russian appeal

Shira Hanau by Shira Hanau and JTA August 9, 2021
Female athlete raising her arms in victory
Posted inSports

Stanford alum wins beach volleyball Olympic gold in Tokyo

by Emily Burack and JTA August 6, 2021
The emperor of Japan,  IOC president Thomas Bach and other delegates stand for a moment's silence during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 23, 2021. (Photo/JTA-Martin Rickett-PA Images via Getty Images)
Posted inOpinion

A happy distraction, a reason for pride at Tokyo Olympic Games

by J. Editorial Board August 5, 2021
Jessica Fox of Team Australia competes during the women’s kayak slalom semifinal at the Tokyo Olympics. (Photo/JTA-Adam Pretty-Getty Images)
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All the Jewish athletes who have won medals at the Tokyo Olympics

by Emily Burack and JTA July 29, 2021
Sidney Marantz boasts a collection of over 12,000 Olympic pins. (Photo/JTA-Courtesy Marantz)
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A 76-year-old Jewish philanthropist from Los Angeles is one of the world’s most prolific Olympic pin traders

by Stephen Silver and JTA July 27, 2021July 27, 2021
Israel's Avishag Semberg competes in the women's under 49kg taekwando tournament on the first day of the Tokyo Olympics, July 24, 2021. (Photo/JTA-Danny Lawson-PA Images via Getty Images)
Posted inSports

19-year-old taekwondo fighter wins Israel’s first Olympic medal in Tokyo

Gabe Friedman by Gabe Friedman and JTA July 26, 2021
The Japanese Emperor Naruhito, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach and others stand for a moment of silence during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo/JTA-Martin Rickett-PA Images via Getty Images)
Posted inSports

For first time, Olympics opening ceremony honors Israeli athletes murdered in Munich

by Emily Burack and JTA July 23, 2021July 23, 2021
Artem Dolgopyat performs at the gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, Oct. 12, 2019. The Associated Press picked Dolgopyat to win a gold medal in Tokyo. (Photo/JTA-Tom Weller-picture alliance via Getty Images)
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The AP predicts that Israel will win 7 Olympic medals. That would make history.

Gabe Friedman by Gabe Friedman and JTA July 20, 2021July 20, 2021

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