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Israel's Winter Games Debut: Bobsledders and Skier Place Last

2/17/2026

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Israel's bobsledders AJ Edelman and Menachem Chen finished two heats with a combined 1:54.60, last among 26 teams at Milan.
Skier Barnabas Szollos finished 27th in the men's slalom, out of 46 competitors.
The results mark a notable moment for Israel in the Winter Games, highlighting cross-discipline participation.
The Monday competition demonstrates ongoing development of winter sports for Israel.

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Israel's bobsledders AJ Edelman and Menachem Chen finished two heats with a combined 1:54.60, last among 26 teams at Milan.
Skier Barnabas Szollos finished 27th in the men's slalom, out of 46 competitors.
The results mark a notable moment for Israel in the Winter Games, highlighting cross-discipline participation.
The Monday competition demonstrates ongoing development of winter sports for Israel.