Arik Zeevi's daughter admits: "I am giving up a lot of money"
Noam Zeevi is considered a rising star of Israeli athletics while simultaneously building a successful modeling career, but she now admits that she is forced to turn down jobs worth tens of thousands of shekels.
At just 17 years old, Noam Zeevi manages to juggle two worlds that at first glance seem almost opposite, but in her, they combine into a single identity. On one hand, she is considered one of the greatest prospects in Israeli athletics — an Israeli youth champion in the 100-meter hurdles and heptathlon, who is already ranked among the top in the country for adults and even excels in shot put. On the other hand, she is building a successful career at a dizzying pace as a model represented by the leading agency ITM.
"I started modeling at a young age, and later I decided to return to it more seriously," she says about her path into the fashion world.
"I really enjoy this world and feel that it is possible to combine it with sports. In the end, it does not come at the expense of training. Obviously, sometimes I say 'no' to jobs that are worth a lot of money because training is more important to me, but there is no doubt that this is a world I love very much," she says in an interview with ynet.
The choice to prioritize sports is not accidental. As the daughter of Olympic medalist and European Judo champion Arik Zeevi, family support and an understanding of the world of competitive sports are present in every step she takes. Although she has posed for desirable campaigns for international and local brands such as Sephora, Neta Alchimister's brand, and Patentre, Zeevi makes it unequivocally clear that her heart belongs to the track. From her perspective, the hard work on the track produces satisfaction like no other, and she sees sports as an arena where success is measured with absolute honesty and without shortcuts.
Her father, Arik, also follows her dual career closely and supports her choices, while making sure to keep things in perspective and set the right priorities. From his point of view, her achievements on the field and the self-discipline she acquired in sports are what give her real added value, which ultimately only strengthens her status and uniqueness in any field she chooses to pursue.
With her eyes set on the European Youth Championships and the Olympic dream, Noam Zeevi continues to prove that with a supportive family, a strong work ethic, and absolute focus, one can reach the top both in sneakers and on set.
