Amit Elor Wins Wrestling Gold at Paris 2024

Amit Elor, at just 20 years old, became the youngest American to win an Olympic gold medal in wrestling, defeating Kyrgyzstan’s Meerim Zhumanazarova 3-0 in the 68kg final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Elor, who has not lost a senior international match since her debut in 2022, dominated the competition with a 31-2 score across four matches. Her journey to the Olympics involved overcoming early criticisms and transitioning from the 72kg weight class. Elor, born to Israeli immigrants, has expressed pride in representing both the U.S. and her Israeli heritage, despite facing antisemitism online. She continues to inspire young athletes and looks forward to competing in her home state at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.