01In brief
Rotem Gafinovitz is an Israeli cyclist who competed in the women's road race at the 2024 Paris Olympics. One of four cyclists representing Israel at the Games, she completed the 158-kilometer course in 4:13:42, finishing 77th among 93 riders who crossed the finish line.
02Career
Gafinovitz represented Israel in the women's road race at the 2024 Paris Olympics, one of four Israeli cyclists sent to the Games.[1] Aged 32 at the time of the race,[2] she was listed on the Sunday program as a scheduled starter for Israel in the event.[3]
The road race covered 158 kilometers, and at least 14 starters did not finish.[2] Gafinovitz spent much of the early portion of the competition ahead of the main pack, but was later caught by the peloton and fell toward the back of the field.[2] She ultimately finished 77th out of 93 riders who completed the race, recording a time of 4:13:42.[2]
Sources
- 1The Times of Israel — Israeli Olympians seek gold and national pride (accessed September 17, 2026)
- 2The Times of Israel — Gafinovitz finishes 77th in Olympic race (accessed September 17, 2026)
- 3The Times of Israel — Historic day at Olympics (accessed September 17, 2026)
IsraelPedia Question & Answers
Who is Rotem Gafinovitz?
Rotem Gafinovitz is an Israeli cyclist who competed in the women's road race at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She was one of four cyclists representing Israel at the Games, and she finished 77th among 93 riders who crossed the finish line, completing the 158-kilometer course in 4:13:42.
How did Rotem Gafinovitz perform during the 2024 Paris Olympics road race?
Gafinovitz spent much of the early portion of the race ahead of the main pack, but was later caught by the peloton and fell toward the back of the field. She finished 77th out of 93 riders who completed the course, with a time of 4:13:42. At least 14 starters did not finish the race.