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| '''Ilana Kratysh''' (Hebrew: אילנה קרטיש) is an Israeli ].<ref> |
'''Ilana Kratysh''' (Hebrew: אילנה קרטיש) is an Israeli ].<ref name="the-sports.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.the-sports.org/ilana-kratysh-freestyle-wrestling-spf123333.html|title=Freestyle wrestling - Ilana Kratysh (Israel)|work=the-sports.org}}</ref> | ||
| She placed third at a 2012 ] tournament in Belarus. Kratysh won the ] at the ] in 2013 at 67 kg, and that year she also won ]s in the Grand Prix Faltz Open in Austria, Ukraine Grand Prix tournament, and a Grand Prix event in ], Italy. She won the silver medal at the ] in 2014 at 69 kg. She also won a silver medal at 69 kg at the Grand Prix of Paris in February 2014. In March 2014, she was ranked third in the world in the 67 kg freestyle rankings. | She placed third at a 2012 ] tournament in Belarus. Kratysh won the ] at the ] in 2013 at 67 kg, and that year she also won ]s in the Grand Prix Faltz Open in Austria, Ukraine Grand Prix tournament, and a Grand Prix event in ], Italy. She won the silver medal at the ] in 2014 at 69 kg. She also won a silver medal at 69 kg at the Grand Prix of Paris in February 2014. In March 2014, she was ranked third in the world in the 67 kg freestyle rankings. | ||
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| ==Early and personal life== | ==Early and personal life== | ||
| Kratysh was born one hour after her parents arrived in Israel from Russia.<ref> |
Kratysh was born one hour after her parents arrived in Israel from Russia.<ref name="jewishtribune.ca">{{cite web|url=http://www.jewishtribune.ca/sports/2012/11/27/ilana-has-the-wrestling-moves-to-succeed|title=Ilana has the wrestling moves to succeed|work=jewishtribune.ca}}</ref><ref name="sharonaschwartz">{{cite web|url=http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/06/02/i-have-her-teeth-marks-on-my-back-israeli-wrestler-bitten-by-egyptian-rival-guess-who-won-the-match/|title=‘I Have Her Teeth Marks on My Back’: Israeli Wrestler Bitten by Egyptian Rival — Guess Who Won the Match (Update: Organizers Deny)|author=Sharona Schwartz|work=The Blaze}}</ref> She had her ] in ], Israel, she and her family celebrate ]s such as ] and ], and she often attends synagogue.<ref name="jewishtribune.ca"/><ref name="jewishtribune.ca1">{{cite web|url=http://www.jewishtribune.ca/sports/2014/03/18/wrestler-wrangling-to-represent-israel-in-olympics|title=Wrestler wrangling to represent Israel in Olympics|work=jewishtribune.ca}}</ref> Her father trained people in judo for five years when he lived in Russia, and she began judo at age five and continued in it for 15 years.<ref name="jewishtribune.ca"/> However, she suffered a significant judo injury when she was a member of the ], and turned to wrestling.<ref name="jewishtribune.ca"/> | ||
| She is lives in Haifa, Israel.<ref |
She is lives in Haifa, Israel.<ref name="jewishtribune.ca"/> She volunteers her time to Unified Haifa, a ] that gives sports training and athletic summer camp opportunities to low-income children.<ref name="sharonaschwartz"/> | ||
| ==Wrestling career== | ==Wrestling career== | ||
| She competes in the 63–69 kg weight classes.<ref |
She competes in the 63–69 kg weight classes.<ref name="the-sports.org"/> In wrestling, she uses her knowledge of judo to compete.<ref name="jewishtribune.ca"/> She has been coached by Victor Zilberman, a six-time Canadian Olympic wrestling coach. | ||
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| She placed third at a 2012 ] tournament in Belarus.<ref |
She placed third at a 2012 ] tournament in Belarus.<ref name="jewishtribune.ca1"/> Kratysh won the ] at the ] in 2013 at 67 kg, behind Ukraine's ].<ref name="jpost.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Sports/Israels-Kratysh-scales-podium-in-Baku-406164|title=Israel’s Kratysh scales podium in Baku|work=The Jerusalem Post - JPost.com}}</ref><ref name="the-sports.org"/> In February 2013 she won ]s in the Grand Prix Faltz Open in Austria and in a Ukraine Grand Prix tournament.<ref name="jewishtribune.ca1"/> | ||
| While winning a 67 kg Grand Prix event in ], Italy, in June 2013, she faced Egyptian wrestler Enas Moustafa Youssef Khourshid who in contravention of protocol refused to shake her hand both before and after they competed, and allegedly bit Kratysh during their semifinal match.<ref> |
While winning a 67 kg Grand Prix event in ], Italy, in June 2013, she faced Egyptian wrestler Enas Moustafa Youssef Khourshid who in contravention of protocol refused to shake her hand both before and after they competed, and allegedly bit Kratysh during their semifinal match.<ref name="go.com">{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/olympics/wrestling/story/_/id/9447894/egyptian-wrestler-suspended-allegedly-biting-israeli-rival|title=Egyptian wrestler suspended|work=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref></ref> The Egyptian was immediately suspended by the ] (FIL; International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles; wrestling's governing body).<ref name="go.com"/> Kratysh's FILA world ranking stood at No. 2 after the event.<ref name="go.com"/> | ||
| She won the silver medal at the ] in 2014 at 69 kg.<ref |
She won the silver medal at the ] in 2014 at 69 kg.<ref name="jpost.com"/><ref name="the-sports.org"/><ref name="jewishtribune.ca1"/> She missed competing in a large part of 2014 with a ] knee injury.<ref name="jpost.com"/><ref name="shalomlife.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.shalomlife.com/sports/29375/israeli-wrestler-captures-silver-in-european-games/|title=Israeli Wrestler Captures Silver in European Games|work=Shalom Life}}</ref> She also won a silver medal at 69 kg at the Grand Prix of Paris in February 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2014/February/08/USA-wins-10-medals-in-Paris-Grand-Prix|title=USA wins 10 medals in men’s & women’s freestyle at Grand Prix of Paris on Saturday|work=Team USA}}</ref> In March 2014, she was ranked third in the world in the 67 kg freestyle rankings.<ref name="jewishtribune.ca1"/> | ||
| At the age of 24, Kratysh won a silver medal representing ] in the ] in ].<ref |
At the age of 24, Kratysh won a silver medal representing ] in the ] in ].<ref name="jpost.com"/><ref name="shalomlife.com"/> She defeated London 2012 Olympic champion and former European champion, Russian ] in the semifinals, and lost to Ukrainian ] in the finals.<ref name="jpost.com"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baku2015.com/news/article/stadnyk-wins-women-48kg-wrestling.html|title=Baku 2015 European Games - News - Home Glory For Stadnyk On Day Of Wrestling Upsets|date=15 June 2015|work=Baku 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://azertag.az/en/xeber/Russian_women_suffer_day_of_Wrestling_shocks-863969|title=Russian women suffer day of Wrestling shocks|work=azertag.az}}</ref> She will receive an ] 28,000 bonus from the ] for her performance.<ref name="jpost.com"/><ref name="shalomlife.com"/> | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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| Native name | אילנה קרטיש | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality |  Israel | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | Israel | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Israel | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Women's Wrestling | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight class | 63–69 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Victor Zilberman | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ilana Kratysh (Hebrew: אילנה קרטיש) is an Israeli freestyle wrestler.
She placed third at a 2012 Grand Prix Wrestling tournament in Belarus. Kratysh won the silver medal at the European Wrestling Championships in 2013 at 67 kg, and that year she also won gold medals in the Grand Prix Faltz Open in Austria, Ukraine Grand Prix tournament, and a Grand Prix event in Sassari, Italy. She won the silver medal at the European Wrestling Championships in 2014 at 69 kg. She also won a silver medal at 69 kg at the Grand Prix of Paris in February 2014. In March 2014, she was ranked third in the world in the 67 kg freestyle rankings.
At the age of 24, Kratysh won a silver medal representing Israel at the 2015 European Games in the women’s 69-kilogram freestyle wrestling competition in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Early and personal life
Kratysh was born one hour after her parents arrived in Israel from Russia. She had her bat mitzvah in Haifa, Israel, she and her family celebrate Jewish holidays such as Sukkot and Chanukah, and she often attends synagogue. Her father trained people in judo for five years when he lived in Russia, and she began judo at age five and continued in it for 15 years. However, she suffered a significant judo injury when she was a member of the Israel Defense Forces, and turned to wrestling.
She is lives in Haifa, Israel. She volunteers her time to Unified Haifa, a non-profit organization that gives sports training and athletic summer camp opportunities to low-income children.
Wrestling career
She competes in the 63–69 kg weight classes. In wrestling, she uses her knowledge of judo to compete. She has been coached by Victor Zilberman, a six-time Canadian Olympic wrestling coach.
She placed third at a 2012 Grand Prix Wrestling tournament in Belarus. Kratysh won the silver medal at the European Wrestling Championships in 2013 at 67 kg, behind Ukraine's Alina Stadnik. In February 2013 she won gold medals in the Grand Prix Faltz Open in Austria and in a Ukraine Grand Prix tournament.
While winning a 67 kg Grand Prix event in Sassari, Italy, in June 2013, she faced Egyptian wrestler Enas Moustafa Youssef Khourshid who in contravention of protocol refused to shake her hand both before and after they competed, and allegedly bit Kratysh during their semifinal match. The Egyptian was immediately suspended by the Fédération Internationale des Luttes Associées (FIL; International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles; wrestling's governing body). Kratysh's FILA world ranking stood at No. 2 after the event.
She won the silver medal at the European Wrestling Championships in 2014 at 69 kg. She missed competing in a large part of 2014 with a cruciate ligament knee injury. She also won a silver medal at 69 kg at the Grand Prix of Paris in February 2014. In March 2014, she was ranked third in the world in the 67 kg freestyle rankings.
At the age of 24, Kratysh won a silver medal representing Israel at the 2015 European Games in the women’s 69-kilogram freestyle wrestling competition in Baku, Azerbaijan. She defeated London 2012 Olympic champion and former European champion, Russian Natalia Vorobieva in the semifinals, and lost to Ukrainian Alina Stadnik Makhynia in the finals. She will receive an NIS 28,000 bonus from the Olympic Committee of Israel for her performance.
References
- ^ "Freestyle wrestling - Ilana Kratysh (Israel)". the-sports.org.
- ^ "Ilana has the wrestling moves to succeed". jewishtribune.ca.
- ^ Sharona Schwartz. "'I Have Her Teeth Marks on My Back': Israeli Wrestler Bitten by Egyptian Rival — Guess Who Won the Match (Update: Organizers Deny)". The Blaze.
- ^ "Wrestler wrangling to represent Israel in Olympics". jewishtribune.ca.
- ^ "Israel's Kratysh scales podium in Baku". The Jerusalem Post - JPost.com.
- ^ "Egyptian wrestler suspended". ESPN.com.
- ^ "Israeli Wrestler Captures Silver in European Games". Shalom Life.
- "USA wins 10 medals in men's & women's freestyle at Grand Prix of Paris on Saturday". Team USA.
- "Baku 2015 European Games - News - Home Glory For Stadnyk On Day Of Wrestling Upsets". Baku 2015. 15 June 2015.
- "Russian women suffer day of Wrestling shocks". azertag.az.