Israeli Swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko Jeered By Crowd At World Championships In Qatar
DOHA, Qatar (AP)-- Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko was mocked by a few of the crowd after completing 2nd in the females's 400-meter assortment on the closing day of the World Aquatics Championships in Qatar on Sunday.The 20-year-old Gorbenko was making poolside remarks minutes after the race when the jeers called out at the Aspire Dome in Doha."I'm so delighted to be here and represent my nation in this difficult time," Gorbenko stated in the middle of the continuous Israel-Hamas war. "Being here with the Israeli flag implies a lot to me and to my nation, so that's the very best I can do."Others in the crowd then hushed the jeers with applause and cheers.British swimmer Freya Colbert won the race in 4 minutes, 37.14 seconds. Gorbenko clocked 4:37.36 and Italy's Sara Franceschi was 3rd i...