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Israeli Elite Soldier and Cancer Fighter Yoav Shriker Dies After Record-Breaking Athletic Feats
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First reported by N12 · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
Yoav Shriker, an Israeli Yahalom soldier, died after a prolonged cancer battle during which he set national running records and contributed to cancer research.
- 01Yoav Shriker, Yahalom soldier, died after a 2.5-year fight with metastatic cancer.
- 02He ran a 60-kilometer race on the day he finished radiation treatment.
- 03Shriker set two Israeli records running heavy half and full marathons.
- 04He competed in the World Ice Swimming Championships with his brother.
- 05He collaborated with the University of Hong Kong on early oral cancer detection research.
- 06Shriker volunteered as a scout leader and pursued projects to help cancer patients.
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