Olympic Participants
320 athletes were members of the Israeli Olympic delegation, though six of them didn't actually take part in competitions.
Athletes by sports:
| Sport | Athletes | Games | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Olympics | |||
| Athletics | 49 | 14 | 1952–1984, 1992–2012 |
| Swimming | 44 | 15 | 1952–2012 |
| Football | 35 | 2 | 1968, 1976 |
| Gymnastics | 31 | 9 | 1960, 1976–1992, 2000–2012 |
| Sailing | 31 | 10 | 1972–2012 |
| Shooting | 26 | 14 | 1952, 1960–2012 |
| Judo | 18 | 8 | 1976–1984, 1992–2012 |
| Wrestling | 14 | 7 | 1972–1976, 1988–2004 |
| Basketball | 13 | 1 | 1952 |
| Fencing | 13 | 9 | 1960, 1972–1984, 1992–2008 |
| Weightlifting | 11 | 6 | 1960, 1972–1984, 1992–1996 |
| Tennis | 9 | 6 | 1984–1992, 2004–2012 |
| Canoe/Kayak | 6 | 5 | 1984, 1996–2008 |
| Boxing | 5 | 3 | 1984–1988, 1996 |
| Taekwondo | 2 | 2 | 2004–2008 |
| Cycling | 2 | 1 | 1960 |
| Table tennis | 1 | 1 | 2004 |
| Badminton | 1 | 1 | 2012 |
| Winter Olympics | |||
| Skating | 8 | 5 | 1994–2010 |
| Skiing | 1 | 2 | 2006–2010 |
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