Biography
Started: He took up the sport at age five. (heyalma.com, 24 Aug 2021)
Reason: He and his twin brother Mark began swimming as part of their physical therapy at the Ilan Sport Center in Haifa, Israel. (thejc.com, 09 Aug 2024; heyalma.com, 24 Aug 2021)
Additional Info: TWIN BROTHER
He competes for Israel alongside his twin brother Mark. "It's great that the team has twin brothers in it. When we were younger there was a lot of competition between us, but now, not so much." (davar.co.il, 09 Sep 2019)
Sporting Relatives: His twin brother Mark has also competed in Para swimming for Israel, and won two gold medals and one bronze at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (SportsDeskOnline, 18 May 2022; blinker.co.il, 26 Oct 2017)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 5, 2000
Languages SpokenHebrew
CoachJacob Beninson [national], ISR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | 50m Freestyle - S4 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 41.70 |
| 9 | 100m Freestyle - S4 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:36.04 |
| 13 | 200m Freestyle - S4 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 3:38.51 |
| 15 | 50m Backstroke - S4 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 58.81 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S4 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 40.27 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S4 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:37.64 |
| 7 | 200m Freestyle - S4 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 3:35.16 |
| 8 | 100m Freestyle - S4 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:40.52 |
| 8 | 200m Freestyle - S4 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 3:29.59 |
| 8 | 50m Freestyle - S4 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 44.83 |
| 9 | 50m Backstroke - S4 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 51.57 |
| 9 | 150m Individual Medley - SM4 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 3:26.37 |
| 9 | 50m Backstroke - S4 | 2019 | London, GBR | 53.57 |
| 9 | 50m Freestyle - S4 | 2019 | London, GBR | 42.78 |
| 10 | 50m Backstroke - S4 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 53.61 |
| 10 | 200m Freestyle - S4 | 2019 | London, GBR | 3:41.78 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 2 | 50m Freestyle - S4 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 39.29 |
| 7 | 200m Freestyle - S4 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 3:48.28 |
| 8 | 100m Freestyle - S4 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:38.03 |
| 8 | 50m Backstroke - S4 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 53.76 |
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