History of Amit Elor in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 6, 2024

"Amit Elor is a dominant force in American freestyle wrestling. Competing at 68 kilograms, she boasts an incredible eight world championship titles across cadet, junior, and senior levels. Notably, she secured consecutive senior world championship victories in 2022 and 2023. Elor's dominance extends to her undefeated international record since 2019, amassing an impressive 37-0 win streak with a remarkable 322-16 score differential, establishing her as a top contender for the 2024 Olympics."

1972: Munich Olympics Terrorist Attack

Amit Elor expressed concerns about potential hostility towards Israeli athletes at the 2024 Olympics, drawing parallels to the tragic terrorist attack that occurred during the 1972 Munich Olympics.

1980: Elor Family's Move to the United States

Amit Elor's parents, Elana and Yair Elor, moved to the United States from Israel in 1980 to pursue higher education.

January 1, 2004: Amit Elor's Birth

Amit Elor was born on January 1, 2004.

2013: Representing the US in Judo

At nine years old, Amit Elor showcased her athletic versatility by representing the United States in the female INTL Intermediate division at +43kg in judo in 2013.

2016: Novice USA Wrestling Girls Folkstyle Nationals Championship

Amit Elor clinched the title of Novice USA Wrestling Girls Folkstyle Nationals champion in 2016.

2016: Orry Elor's Olympic Trials Performance

Amit Elor's brother, Orry, finished fourth in the 2016 US Greco-Roman Olympic trials.

2018: Tragic Death of Oshry Elor

Amit Elor's brother, Oshry, was tragically killed in 2018 at the age of 23 during a robbery attempt at his home.

2019: Bronze Medal at Cadet Beach World Championships

Amit Elor secured a bronze medal in the Cadet (U17) Beach World Championships in Odessa, Ukraine, in 2019.

2019: California High School Champion of Champions Award

Amit Elor's exceptional wrestling skills earned her the California High School Champion of Champions award in 2019.

2019: Start of Undefeated Streak

Amit Elor's undefeated streak in international competition began in 2019.

2020: Meerim Zhumanazarova's Olympic Bronze Medal

Meerim Zhumanazarova, Amit Elor's opponent in the 2024 Olympics finals, won a bronze medal at the 2020 Olympics.

2021: Gold Medals in Junior and Cadet World Championships

Amit Elor had a successful year in 2021, winning gold medals in both the Junior (U20) World Wrestling Championships in Ufa, Russia, and the Cadet (U17) World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

2021: Meerim Zhumanazarova's World Championship Win

Meerim Zhumanazarova, Amit Elor's opponent in the 2024 Olympics finals, was the world champion in 2021.

September 2022: Youngest World Champion in American Wrestling History

Making history in September 2022, Amit Elor became the youngest World Champion in American wrestling history at just 18 years old by winning the world title at the 2022 World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.

2022: High School Graduation and College Enrollment

Amit Elor graduated from College Park High School in Pleasant Hill, California in 2022 and began attending Diablo Valley College to study statistics, applied math, and psychology.

2022: Senior World Championship Wins

Amit Elor won the senior world championships in 2022, solidifying her dominance in the sport.

2022: Passing of Yair Elor

Amit Elor's father, Yair, passed away unexpectedly in 2022 during the Covid-19 pandemic.

2023: Multiple Championship Wins and Wrestler of the Year Award

Amit Elor continued her winning streak in 2023, securing gold medals at the Senior World Wrestling Championships, U23 World Wrestling Championships, U20 World Junior Wrestling Championships, and the Pan American Wrestling Championships. Her outstanding performance earned her the title of Women's Wrestler of the Year by USA Wrestling for the second consecutive year.

2023: Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu's World Championship Win

Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu, whom Amit Elor defeated in the first round of the 2024 Olympics, was the world champion in 2023.

2023: Another Senior World Championship Win

Continuing her winning streak, Amit Elor secured another victory at the senior world championships in 2023.

August 5, 2024: Victories in the Early Rounds of the Olympics

Amit Elor started strong in the 2024 Olympics, defeating 2023 world champion Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu, three-time European U23 champion Wiktoria Chołuj, and Pak Sol-gum in the first three rounds on August 5, 2024.

2024: 2024 Paris Olympics

Amit Elor competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the Women's freestyle wrestling 68 kg category at the Grand Palais Éphémère.

2024: Olympic Qualification and Trials

Amit Elor secured a quota place for the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris by winning at the Pan American Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament in Acapulco, Mexico. She then officially qualified for the Olympics at the 2024 United States Olympic trials in State College, Pennsylvania.

2024: Youngest Female Wrestler to Represent the US at the Olympics

At 20 years old, Amit Elor became the youngest female wrestler to represent the United States at the Olympics, competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

2024: Dominance Leading into the 2024 Olympics

Entering the 2024 Olympics, Amit Elor maintained an undefeated streak in international competition since 2019, amassing eight world titles in just three years, and holding a remarkable 37-0 record with a 322-16 point differential over her opponents.