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34 Israelis Will Participate in the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome

August 11, 1960
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Israel’s contingent to the Olympic games in Rome will consist of 34 members, it was announced here today.

There will be 12 soccer players, seven field athletes, four swimmers, three physical trainers (one a woman), two weight lifters, two fencers, two target shooters and two bicyclists. The participants were chosen by the local Olympics Committee and were specially trained during the past year.

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