Linoy Ashram — olympic gold with roots in the Russian Empire
Linoy Ashram is an Israeli rhythmic gymnast who won the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics — Israel's first Olympic gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics. Born in Holon, she trained under Russian coach Ayelet Zusman and her victory was one of the most celebrated moments in Israeli sports history.
Tracing the roots — Russia / Greece
Ashram's family has Russian and Greek Jewish roots — her ancestry connects her to the communities of the Russian Empire's Jewish diaspora. Her training under Russian coaching methods, and her victory in a sport dominated by Russian-trained athletes, reflects the deep influence of Russian gymnastics culture on Israeli sport.
Rhythmic Gymnastics Gold; her mother is from Russia.
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Russia / Greece. At the time, this region lay within the Russian Empire, which spanned from Poland to the Pacific.