1961 Maccabiah Games


The 6th Maccabiah Games were held in Tel Aviv, Israel in 1961.

History

The Maccabiah Games were first held in 1932. In 1961, they were declared a "Regional Sports Event" by, and under the auspices and supervision of, the International Olympic Committee.

Notable medalists

In swimming, Marilyn Ramenofsky of the US, who three years later was to win a silver medal at the Olympics in the 400-Meter Freestyle, won a gold medal in the 400-Meter Freestyle Relay and a bronze in the 400-Meter Freestyle. She led the US swimming team, which won all but two events.
In fencing, Olympic bronze medal winner Yves Dreyfus of France won the gold medal in épée. Fencer Al Axelrod won a gold medal in foil.
Larry Brown led the United States basketball team to a gold medal. Allen Rosenberg and Donald Spero of the US won gold medals in rowing.
Gary Gubner of the US won the shot put with a 60-foot, 1-1/4 inch throw.
American Dick Savitt won both the singles and doubles men's tennis gold medals.
Angelica Rozeanu of Israel, who in her career won 17 world titles, was the women's table tennis singles champion.

Participating communities

First-time participants in 1961 included Colombia, Guatemala, Uruguay, and Congo-Kinshasa.
135 athletes from the United States participated in the 6th Maccabiah, as well as 9 coaches, 6 managers, 3 doctors, and 2 trainers. The team was sponsored by the United States Committee Sports for Israel, Inc.

Medals by Sport

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