US gold medalist salutes Munich victims
Jewish-American gymnast Aly Raisman speaks out in memory of 11 Israelis killed during 1972 Munich Games; victim's widow: I was incredibly touched
Olympic organizers stubbornly refused to hold a moment of silence for the 11 Israeli athletes killed in Munich 40 years ago, but that didn't stop Jewish-American gymnast Aly Raisman from making her own salute to the massacre victims.
Shortly after dazzling observers with a floor routine that won her a gold medal at the London Games, the 18-year-old athlete told reporters that If there had been a moments silence I would have supported it and respected it."
And if that werent enough, she won the event with the Hebrew folk song Hava Nagila playing in the background, the New York Post reported
Having that floor music wasnt intentional, Raisman said. But the fact it was on the 40th anniversary is special, and winning the gold today means a lot to me.
US gold medalist salutes Munich victims - Israel Culture, Ynetnews