"It's purely a result of hard work and perseverance": The girl who beat the boys in combat fitness — interview
A viral training video by the "Insane" combat fitness network shows Ayelet Shahar, 17, outpacing boys in a crawling exercise on Tel Aviv's beaches. In an interview with i24NEWS, she spoke about her training, her dream of joining the "Oketz" unit, and the reactions to her success. The network's CEO emphasized the value of combat service.
A training video by the "Insane" combat fitness network went viral with over 9 million views, showing Ayelet Shahar, a 17-year-old girl, outpacing all the boys in a crawling exercise on Tel Aviv's beaches. In an interview with i24NEWS's Five O'Clock Edition, Shahar told Shay Israel that she has been training for about six months and even attends additional workouts. On her success, she said: "I'm on cloud nine, I can't believe this happened." Her big dream is to join the "Oketz" unit. The CEO of "Insane," Ron Atias, explained that the achievement stems from exceptional dedication and a desire to push to the limit. He addressed the discourse on women serving in combat roles, noting that abilities in the field are proof of willpower. Atias emphasized the value of combat service and the tools acquired there, which change soldiers for life.