Anastasia Gorbenko

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Records

Anastasia Gorbenko stands as a historic figure in Israeli swimming, achieving milestones that few athletes from her nation have ever reached. Winning Israel's first-ever two gold medals at the FINA World Swimming Short Course Championships marked a turning point for the country's aquatic program. Her silver medal at the 2024 World Championships in Doha further solidified her status as a world-class competitor. At just 22 years old, she has already secured eight gold medals at World and European championships, a feat that underscores her exceptional talent and longevity. Her transition to the University of Louisville brought immediate success, earning her Team All-American honors and shattering school records. These achievements make her one of the most decorated swimmers in Israeli history.

AwardsGorbenko's accolades are primarily concentrated in competitive swimming titles and national records. She is a silver medalist at the 2024 World Championships in the 400m Individual Medley and a double gold medalist at the FINA World Swimming Short Course Championships. She has won multiple gold and silver medals at European Championships and earned her first Team All-American honors in 2026. She also received ACC Women's Swimmer of the Week honors in January 2026. Her numerous Israeli national records across women's and mixed relays further highlight her dominance.

Records & Feats

First Israeli Double Gold at FINA Short Course Worlds

Historic First·2023

Won Israel's first-ever two gold medals at the FINA World Swimming Short Course Championships in Abu Dhabi.

Israeli National Record Holder

National Record·2026

Holds multiple Israeli national records in the 100m breaststroke, 200m individual medley, and various relay events.

Louisville School Record Breaker

School Record·2026

Shattered the University of Louisville school record in the 200m Individual Medley with a time of 2:09.99.