Israel brings largest squad, high hopes Israel’s Olympic contingent of 43 athletes is its largest ever and possibly its strongest – despite inexperience. By Alison Klayman August 7, 2008 9:00 am
Tragedy mars swimmer’s Olympic dreams Israeli swimmer Alon Mandel will compete in the Olympics despite the death of his father, and coach, in a tragic accident at the family home in Netanya. August 7, 2008 9:00 am