for the first time in 17 years, an Israeli athlete won the gold

medal!

Besides this phenomenal achievement, Artem Dolgopyat represents how Jews from the former Soviet Union successfully integrated in everyday Israeli society, and as someone whos parents migrated as well, I know the harsh reality of a fresh migrant: The language barrier, different customs, a completely different atmosphere and mindset as well as always looking and sounding ever so slightly different from your surroundings.

It's an amazing feat to reach such an achievement, and I wish he'll continue to work hard and win more medals🏅🥇