- Victory is a celebrated tradition in the Fox family
- Noemie is the latest to achieve Olympic triumph
- Key statistics underscore the impressiveness of their accomplishments
The Fox family has a rich tradition of talent, with Noemie now joining her sister Jessica and mother Myriam as an Olympic gold medalist, and one key statistic puts their achievements in remarkable perspective.
Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi is a well-known Australian slalom canoeist who found her own Olympic success.
She secured two bronze medals at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics before transitioning into a successful coaching career, mentoring athletes such as her daughters Jessica and Noemie to Olympic glory.
Jessica then rose to fame as Australia’s golden girl, mirroring her mother’s legacy with three Olympic golds, a silver, and two bronzes.
Now Noemie has kept the family tradition alive with her first gold medal in Paris, a moment that saw her entire family dive into the water in celebration on Tuesday morning AEST.
Their family’s contributions at the Olympics now mean the Fox family has outperformed some of the biggest nations in the world.
If you consider only the medal count from the Paris Olympics, the Fox family would rank equal 17th, surpassing nations like Brazil, Belgium, Spain, and Switzerland.
Their total from all the Games is four gold, one silver, and four bronze medals, placing them 12th on the Paris tally, ahead of New Zealand and just behind Canada.
Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi celebrates with her daughter Jessica after she won gold in Paris
Noemie Fox joined the proud family tradition by also claiming gold at the Paris Olympics
Proud parents Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi and Richard Fox are pictured celebrating with Noemie after her stunning kayak cross win on Tuesday morning
After their gold medal wins, Jess remarked that the family felt the weight of the nation’s expectations when preparing for their events.
“There was definitely a lot of pressure, a lot of expectation. Being the flag bearer is an incredible honor, but it also adds another layer of responsibility,” she reflected.
“Winning the kayak race was a moment of pure joy, achieving that dream. For the canoe event, it was sheer disbelief — such intense emotions, shared with everyone around.”
“When I finished my post-race interview and realized it was the end of my Olympic journey, it struck me hard. There was a wave of emotions, tears, and relief.”
“(There was) a bit of disappointment from today, but overall just an overwhelming sense of pride and fulfillment.”
Jessica Fox is pictured after jumping into the water to celebrate with her sister after the stunning victory on Tuesday
The 30-year-old intends to take a well-deserved break to contemplate her future.
“I’ve always been very self-driven; while the gold medal is a dream, the experience of standing on the podium means a lot to me,” she stated.
“However, my motivation comes from my performance and what I can achieve. I’ve ticked off every milestone I ever wanted to … but I truly enjoy racing.”
“A break is absolutely necessary to return reenergized.”
“I love the competitive spirit of racing and I’m definitely not finished yet.”
