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Yael Arad

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Olympic medal record
Representing  Israel
Women's Judo
Silver medal – second place 1992 Barcelona Half Middleweight[1]

Yael Arad (Hebrew: יעל ארד) (born May 1, 1967) was the first Israeli to win an Olympic medal. She won the women's silver medal in Judo (under 61 kg) in the 1992 Summer Olympics.

Career highlights

  • 1991 – World Championships bronze medalist
  • 1991 – Paris Tournament gold medalist
  • 1992 – Olympic silver medalist
  • 1993 – European champion
  • 1993 – World Championships silver medalist

References