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AJ Edelman Leads Israel's Historic Olympic Bobsled Team

2/22/2026

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AJ Edelman, captain of Team Israel's Olympic bobsled team, led the first Israeli team to compete in the Olympics.
The team finished 26th in the two-man bobsled competition in Milan Cortina.
Edelman faced backlash during the competition, including a politically charged broadcast questioning his presence because of his military background.
Despite these adversities, Edelman regarded the participation as a success and reflected on his decade-long journey with mixed feelings.

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AJ Edelman, captain of Team Israel's Olympic bobsled team, led the first Israeli team to compete in the Olympics.
The team finished 26th in the two-man bobsled competition in Milan Cortina.
Edelman faced backlash during the competition, including a politically charged broadcast questioning his presence because of his military background.
Despite these adversities, Edelman regarded the participation as a success and reflected on his decade-long journey with mixed feelings.