Israeli-Canadian billionaire Sylvan Adams wins cycling world championship in Scotland

(JTA) - Israeli-Canadian billionaire and philanthropist Sylvan Adams, a key figure in the development of Israeli competitive cycling, won a world championship of his own in the sport's 65-69 age group.

At the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Scotland, Adams, who owns the Israel-Premier Tech Cycling Team, finished first in the Masters 65-69 age group on Friday. Then on Monday, Adams, who turns 65 in November, also finished first in his age bracket in the championship's individual time trial.

Despite not picking up cycling until he was in his 40s, Adams had previously won numerous interna...