Israeli artistic gymnast Linoy Ashram came up top at the Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix in Tel Aviv over the weekend, winning the gold in the ball, hoop, clubs, and ribbon categories as well as taking top sport in the all-around contests.
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The Israeli team also picked up two gold medals in the international tournament, winning the ball and all-around contests.
Ashram, 22, one of two rhythmic gymnasts representing Israel at this year's games, is considered one of Israel's leading hopes for an Olympic medal at the Tokyo Games, which begin on July 25.
At a press conference after the Grand Prix Ashram told reporters that she and her trainer have "worked very hard to improve the routines and we're very satisfied with the results. We feel we're arriving [at the Olympics] as ready as we can be."
Israeli Sports Channel commentator Maya Ronen, who will be traveling with the Israeli delegation to Tokyo next week, said all eyes will be on Ashram.
"It's clear that Linoy Ashram is perhaps the most prominent [Israeli] candidate for a medal," she said. "I think at the Olympics, Linoy will give it her all, and her all will be worth a medal."
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