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Israel’s Olympic gold victory raises Jewish identity debate
By Ilan Ben Zion — August 3, 2021
JERUSALEM (AP) — Artem Dolgopyat and his girlfriend have lived together for three years, but his mother says the state won't allow them to marry.
Gymnast Aly Raisman is one of top Jewish athletes to watch
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 6, 2016
(RNS) Aly Raisman, who grew up in a Reform Jewish home, won gold in the 2012 London Olympic Games for her floor exercise, performed to the Israeli folk song "Hava Nagila."
Gold medalist Gabby Douglas: Christian pop tunes top her playlist
By Adelle M. Banks — August 6, 2016
(RNS) She listens to chart-topping Christian musicians when she works out, but she also has an affinity to Judaism.
Gymnast Jake Dalton focuses on faith over fear
By Adelle M. Banks — August 5, 2016
(RNS) The four-time world medalist demonstrates his faith with religious tattoos and jewelry.
Revisit Gabby Douglas on faith, fame
By Adelle M. Banks — May 25, 2016
(RNS) "Faith plays a very big role in my life," the gymnast said in 2012.
Olympian Gabby Douglas talks faith, forgiveness and matzo ball soup
By Adelle M. Banks — December 10, 2012
(RNS) Gabrielle Douglas, who walked away with the gold at the London Olympics, talks about her prayer life, her love of matzo ball soup and overcoming homesickness to make it to the Olympics. By Adelle M. Banks.
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