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Israel's 90th Athletics Championship Kicks Off With Multiple National Records

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First reported by Mako · Jul 20, 2026

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The 90th Israeli Athletics Championship began on July 20 with multiple national records and exciting contests, including standout performances by Yarden Mental, Estelle Valano, and Noam Mamo. The event featured close finishes and personal bests across various disciplines as athletes prepare for upcoming international championships.

01The 90th Israeli Athletics Championship started with several new national records on July 20.
02Yarden Mental set new U20 and U23 pole vault records at 4.16 meters.
03Estelle Valano won her 11th consecutive women's discus title with 56.17 meters.
04Noam Mamo broke the U23 400m record with 46.58 seconds.
05Emmanuel Aka and Mercy Afrifa won the men's and women's 100m titles respectively.
06Rafael Prolinger set a personal best to win the men's javelin throw.

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