Adam Edelman
Adam Edelman is a Jewish American bobsledder and Olympian who has dedicated over a decade to leading Team Israel in the sport. As a graduate of MIT from Massachusetts, he has faced significant personal sacrifices, including living below the poverty line and selling his Bitcoin investments to finance his athletic career. Edelman is driven by a commitment to represent Israel and positively impact others, even amidst challenges such as the team's reconfiguration following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. He aspires to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina-Milan, marking a significant return for the team after their last appearance in Pyeongchang in 2018.
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Recent news mentions
Adam Edelman is identified as a bob driver who made a statement about being a 'Zionist'.
Trotz Skandalen wird ihre Macht in der Romandie kaum kritisiert
Switzerland· 2026-03-02
Adam Edelman is a bobsledder known for his pro-Zionist stance and support for the Gaza conflict.
un'Olimpiade di record azzurri e polemiche geopolitiche
San Marino· 2026-02-24
Adam Edelman expressed pride in his statements regarding Zionism and the moral justification of the Gaza invasion.
Rai, il fuorionda nel bob a 4 : «Evitiamo l'equipaggio dell'israeliano». Poi le scuse dei telecronisti e dell'azienda. Edelman: «Sono orgoglioso di quel che ho detto»
Italy· 2026-02-21
Adam Edelman is a pilot of the Israeli bobsled team competing in the Olympics.
Das RTS bestätigt seine KritikerSwitzerland· 2026-02-18
Adam Edelman is looking to lead his team back to the Winter Games for the first time since Pyeongchang in 2018.
Jewish American Olympian fights poverty to keep Team Israel bobsled dream alive
United States· 2025-05-28
