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Anastasia Gorbenko

Slovenia's Lina Erzen, Estonia's Ingrid Puusta and Israel's Sharon Kantor (right) compete in Race 1 of the women's IQFoil windsurfing event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Marseille, July 29, 2024. (Clement MAHOUDEAU / AFP)
July 29, 2024, 7:44 pm
Sailing frustrations, surfing triumphs and tough judo battles for Israel in Paris
Low winds again delay iQFoil contest, where Sharon Kantor is heavy favorite; in Tahiti, Anat Lelior advances to round 3; judokas Timna Nelson-Levy, Tohar Butbul knocked out early
By Amy Spiro
Israeli swimmer Aviv Barzelay competes during a heat in the women's 100m backstroke at the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 29, 2024, in Nanterre, France. (Simona Castervillari/Israeli Swimming Association)
July 29, 2024, 3:54 pm
Israeli swimmers say high security lets them focus on competing at Paris Olympics
Anastasia Gorbenko says she would ‘love the sport to be only about swimming and nothing about political stuff’; Aviv Barzelay: I try ‘to put all of the bad things behind me’
By Reuters and Amy Spiro
Kosovo's Distria Krasniqi and Israel's Gefen Primo (blue) compete in the judo women's -52kg quarterfinal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris, July 28, 2024. (Luis ROBAYO / AFP)
July 28, 2024, 8:15 pm
Israeli Olympians give it their all in judo, fencing, surfing and more
Judoka Gefen Primo advances to repechage round before knockout; swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko qualifies for 100m breaststroke semifinal but opts to sit it out to focus on 400m medley
By Amy Spiro
Israeli athletes pose for a photo at the Olympic Village in Paris on July 24, 2024. (Oded Karni/Olympic Committee of Israel)
July 24, 2024, 3:32 pm
In the pool, on the mat and in the river, Israeli Olympians seek gold and national pride
Amid security threats and likely protests, Israel’s 88 athletes in Paris are setting their sights on new achievements, with medal hopes strongest in gymnastics, judo and sailing
By Amy Spiro
Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko won a gold medal in the women's 200 meters individual medley event at the European Aquatics Championships, June 22, 2024. (Simona Castervillari, Israel Swimming Association)
June 23, 2024, 10:16 am
Israel wins gold, silver in women’s event at European swimming championship
Anastasia Gorbenko claims champion’s title for third time in a row in 200m individual medley, Lea Polonsky adds success; brother Ron Polonsky fastest qualifier in men’s event
By Stuart Winer
Israel's Anastasia Gorbenko poses with her silver medal on the podium of the women's 400m individual medley swimming event during the 2024 World Aquatics Championships at Aspire Dome in Doha, on February 18, 2024. (Oli SCARFF / AFP)
February 19, 2024, 12:44 am
Israeli swimmer brushes off heckling in Qatar after finishing 2nd in world 400m race
Anastasia Gorbenko dedicates World Championships medal to childhood friend who is among Gaza hostages; Qatari media, pro-Palestinian groups slam presence of Israelis at competition
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Israeli gold medalist Anastasya Gorbenko poses on the podium after winning the Women's 200-meter individual medley final event on August 16, 2022 during the LEN European Aquatics Championships in Rome. (Filippo Monteforte/AFP)
August 16, 2022, 11:32 pm
Israel’s Anastasia Gorbenko wins gold medal at European Aquatics Championships
Swimmer takes top spot in women’s 200-meter individual medley, for the second year in a row
By ToI Staff
Israel's Anastasia Gorbenko poses with her gold medal -- alongside France's silver medalist Brill Gastaldello (left) and Russia's Maria Kamaneva, the bronze medalist -- after winning the 100-meter individual medley on December 19, 2021, at the World Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi. It was Gorbenko's second gold at the championships (Israel Swimming Association)
December 19, 2021, 6:35 pm
Israel’s Gorbenko wins astounding 2nd gold at World Swimming Championships
‘This is the best time I’ve ever done,’ says 18-year-old swimmer after taking top spot in 100-meter individual medley at Abu Dhabi, 2 days after snagging first-ever Israeli gold
By ToI Staff
Israel's Anastasia Gorbenko smiles after winning 50 meters breaststroke during World Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
December 17, 2021, 7:50 pm
Anastasia Gorbenko wins Israel’s 1st-ever World Swimming Championships gold
18-year-old athlete’s 29.34-second 50-meter breaststroke time in Abu Dhabi is a new Israeli women’s short course record
By ToI Staff
Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko competes during the 200-meter individual medley semi-final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, on July 26, 2021. (Amit Shisel/Israel Olympic Committee)
November 6, 2021, 7:37 pm
Israeli swimmer Gorbenko takes gold at European Short Course Championships
Young athlete continues to impress after her Israeli record-breaking performance at the Olympics
By ToI Staff
Israeli swimmer Andi Murez competes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 28, 2021. (Simona Castrovillari/Israel Olympic Committee)
July 28, 2021, 4:24 pm
Despite record efforts, Israeli Olympic swimmers come up short in latest races
Andi Murez sets a new Israeli mark in women’s 100m freestyle, while Gal Cohen Groumi and Ron Polonsky both swim personal best times — but all miss qualifying for semifinals
By Amy Spiro
Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko competes during the 100-meter backstroke final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 27, 2021. (Amit Shisel/Israel Olympic Committee)
July 27, 2021, 2:50 pm
Record-breaking Israeli Olympian swimmer: I’m not done yet
With more competitions to come, 17-year-old Anastasia Gorbenko says her goal ‘is always to advance as far as possible, and to break my own personal records’
By Amy Spiro
Anastasya Gorbenko (Jonathan Nackstrand / AFP) and Sagi Muki (Amit Shisel/Israel Olympic Committee)
July 27, 2021, 10:04 am
Tokyo disappointment for Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko, judoka Sagi Muki
Still, Gorbenko defied expectations to reach 100m final and broke record on her way there; Muki unexpectedly loses 2nd fight, ending medal dreams
By ToI Staff
Israel's Anastasia Gorbenko competes during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on July 26, 2021 (Amit Shisel/Israel Olympic Committee)
July 26, 2021, 7:05 am
With new national record, swimmer Gorbenko makes history to reach Olympic final
Teen becomes 3rd Israeli, and first Israeli woman, to earn a chance to chase a swimming medal in 100m backstroke; also qualifies for semifinals in 200m individual medley
By ToI Staff
Linoy Ashram of Israel performs with the clubs during the 36th European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Kyiv, Ukraine, on November 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
July 16, 2021, 11:14 am
From gymnastics to judo, Israel primed to strike Olympic gold in Tokyo
Israel’s 89-athlete delegation, its biggest-ever by far, includes top contenders, returning champions and no shortage of inspiring stories
By Amy Spiro
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