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Israeli Surfer Ilay Butzhen Finishes Fifth at European QS4000 Championship

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First reported by Mako · Aug 6, 2026

What happened

Israeli surfer Ilay Butzhen placed fifth at the European QS4000 championship in the UK, earning his highest career ranking of ninth in Europe. He lost the semifinal by a narrow margin and is preparing for his next event in Spain.

  • 01Ilay Butzhen finished fifth at the European QS4000 surfing championship in the UK.
  • 02He lost the semifinal by 0.06 points to a Portuguese surfer.
  • 03Butzhen earned 1900 ranking points, reaching ninth in European rankings.
  • 04This was his second competition of the season, previously finishing 25th in France.
  • 05His next competition is scheduled in Spain in about three weeks.
  • 06Butzhen expressed satisfaction with his performance and readiness for upcoming events.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

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OrganizationsMaccabi Tel Aviv, World Surf League
PlacesUnited Kingdom, Portugal, France, Spain

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · HebrewAug 6, 2026
Israeli Surfer Ilay Butzhen Finishes Fifth at European QS4000 Championship
N12Center · HebrewAug 6, 2026
Israeli Surfer Ilay Butzen Finishes Fifth at European QS4000 Championship

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