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Israel's Bobsled Team Makes Historic Olympic Debut in 2026

2/14/2026

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Edelman Leads Olympic Debut

Israel's bobsled team, led by captain Adam "AJ" Edelman, will make its Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Games.
Edelman is the first Orthodox Jewish Winter Olympian, aiming to shift perceptions of sports within the Jewish community.
The journey began in 2013 amid funding challenges and the Gaza war; the team qualified in January 2026, and Edelman will pilot two-man and four-man events on February 16–17 and February 21–22, 2026.

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Firestone Represents Israel

Jared Firestone, a South Florida attorney, will represent Israel in the Olympic Skeleton competition at the 2026 Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
He served as Israel's flag bearer during the opening ceremony.
His path began after a mini stroke in law school reignited his passion for sports.
He trained for three winters and faced heightened security due to threats against Israeli athletes.

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Edelman Leads Olympic Debut

Israel's bobsled team, led by captain Adam "AJ" Edelman, will make its Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Games.
Edelman is the first Orthodox Jewish Winter Olympian, aiming to shift perceptions of sports within the Jewish community.
The journey began in 2013 amid funding challenges and the Gaza war; the team qualified in January 2026, and Edelman will pilot two-man and four-man events on February 16–17 and February 21–22, 2026.

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