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Israeli Judoka Raz Hershko Wins Bronze, Dedicates Medal to Fallen Soldier
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Israeli judoka Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, dedicating her win to fallen IDF soldier Yonatan Gutin. Hershko, a top athlete who has faced travel challenges due to geopolitical events, expressed that representing Israel has gained deeper meaning since the October 7 attacks. Despite aiming for gold, she found pride in bringing moments of happiness to her country. She will return to training next week for upcoming competitions.
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- Israeli judoka Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships in Baku.
- Hershko dedicated her bronze medal to IDF soldier Yonatan Gutin, killed on October 7.
- Gutin was a 20-year-old officer killed defending Kibbutz Be'eri and a dedicated judoka.
- Hershko stated that representing Israel now carries "so much more meaning" since October 7.
- The judoka admitted aiming for gold but found pride in bringing happiness to Israelis.
- Hershko will resume training next week for another competition.
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