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Supergirl and Mr Universe

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Published: 8 November 2016

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Documentary tells story of teenage Orthodox Jewish 'Supergirl' who set weightlifting records – Gabe Friedman – Haaretz 05.11.16
Naomi Kutin was breaking world-records competing against adult weightlifters when she was just 9 years old. She stars in new documentary Supergirl, which makes its New York debut on 13 November at DOC NYC.

And see: Israeli wins prestigious Mr Universe title – The Times of Israel 01.11.12
Kobi Ifrach, 20, becomes one of the elite Israeli bodybuilders in history by winning the contest’s junior category. Includes video [0:59].

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