Danielle Frenkel
Israeli high jumper with Olympic experience
Born
September 8th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Israel
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Competed in high jump events representing Israel. Achieved personal bests and participated in international competitions, including the Olympics. Established a reputation within the athletics community for significant performances in various championships.
Competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics
Won multiple national championships
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