Natalie Raits

Natalie Raits (Hebrew: נטלי רייץ, born 1 July 2002) is an Israeli group rhythmic gymnast.[1][2]

Natalie Raits
Country represented Israel
Born (2002-07-01) 1 July 2002
Eilat, Israel
ResidencePetah Tikva
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
Head coach(es)Ira Vigdorchik
ChoreographerRahel Vigdozchik
Medal record
Rhythmic gymnastics
Representing  Israel
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2021 Varna3 hoops + 4 clubs
Bronze medal – third place2021 VarnaTeam
Bronze medal – third place2021 VarnaGroup All-around
Bronze medal – third place2021 Varna5 balls

Early life

Raits was born in Israel.[1] She began training in gymnastics at age 4.[1]

Career

Her head coach is Ira Vigdorchik.[3]

In 2016 Raits came in second in the all-around juniors competition at the International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament in Corbeil-Essonnes, France.[4]

Raits competed at the 2018 World Championships, where team Israel finished in 15th in the group all-around. She competed at 2019 World Championships, where team Israel finished in sixth in the group all-around.[5]

In 2019 Raits came in first place at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Romania.[3]

In 2021 Raits came in second at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Uzbekistan.[3]

Raits competed at the 2021 European Championships where she won a gold medal in the 3 hoops + 4 clubs and bronze medals in the 5 balls, group all-around and team competitions.[6]

Raits represented Israel at the 2020 Summer Olympics, alongside Ofir Dayan, Yana Kramarenko, Yuliana Telegina and Karin Vexman.[7] The team finished in sixth place.[2][5][8]

Raits retired after the 2020 Summer Olympics.[1]

Personal life

Raits has said her sport role model is Usain Bolt.[3] Her favorite singer is Hanan ben-Ari.[3]

References
  1. "RAITS Natalie - FIG Athlete Profile". Federation Intenationale de Gymnastique. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  2. "Olympedia – Natalie Raits". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  3. "הוועד האולימפי | נטלי רייץ" (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  4. "USA is competing in two international rhythmic events this weekend". USA Gymnastics. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  5. "Natalie Raits". olympics.com. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  6. "Israeli gymnast wins gold at European Championships, alongside 3 more medals". The Times of Israel. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  7. "Games of the XXXII Olympiad - Rhythmic Gymnasts by NOC". Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  8. TOI staff (8 August 2021). "Rhythmic gymnastics team finish sixth, concluding best-ever Olympics for Israel". Times of Israel. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
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