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Putting some wind in Israel's Olympic sails

Kiwi Jewish sailor Jo Qesem Ayela Aleh says part of her Olympic gold medal belongs to Israel, where her parents are citizens.

By Dan Goldberg | 08:57 14.08.12 |

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SYDNEY – A Jewish Olympic medalist recently told Haaretz, “…part of my medal belongs to Israel.”

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