Olympic Games
Israel has won seven Olympic medals. Gal Fridman won Israel's first Olympic gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
| Medal | Name | Games | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 ! Silver | Arad, YaelYael Arad | 1992 Barcelona | Judo | Women's half middleweight |
| 3 ! Bronze | Smadja, OrenOren Smadja | 1992 Barcelona | Judo | Men's lightweight |
| 3 ! Bronze | Fridman, GalGal Fridman | 1996 Atlanta | Sailing | Men's sailboard |
| 3 ! Bronze | Kolganov, MichaelMichael Kolganov | 2000 Sydney | Canoeing | Men's K-1 500 metres |
| 1 ! Gold | Fridman, GalGal Fridman | 2004 Athens | Sailing | Men's sailboard |
| 3 ! Bronze | Zeevi, ArielAriel Zeevi | 2004 Athens | Judo | Men's half heavyweight |
| 3 ! Bronze | Tzuberi, ShaharShahar Tzuberi | 2008 Beijing | Sailing | Men's sailboard |
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