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Finesilver Wins Bronze at International Event

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This excerpt was taken from an article written by Benjamin Weinthal of The Jerusalem Post on January 17, 2021.

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An Israeli wrestling star was born in Nice, France, on Saturday: Mitch Finesilver won the bronze medal in the freestyle 74-kg. weight class, defeating an Azerbaijani opponent at the elite wrestling competition.

"I have a lot of pride being able to represent Israel on the world's stage," he said. "It's amazing to be able to represent my culture and heritage.

"I feel as though I competed decently," Finesilver told The Jerusalem Post.