Gorbenko dedicated the medal to the abducted friend: "I cried from excitement, not because of the contempt" The silver medalist at the World Swimming Championships in Qatar told about Matan Angrest who studied with her and was kidnapped by Hamas. The 20-year-old swimmer was also close to becoming the world champion in the 400m individual medley, but ended up as runner-up and stepped onto the podium to receive the silver medal.
"I hope I opened many doors. I broke a glass ceiling. Even a small country like Israel can do it"