Anja Hammerseng-Edin

Handball player and world champion

Anja Hammerseng-Edin - Handball player and world champion
Born

February 5th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Norway

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A prominent handball player, born in 1983, played for the Norwegian national team and club teams including Larvik HK. Achievements include winning gold medals at the European Women's Handball Championships, the World Women's Handball Championships, and the Summer Olympics. Retired from professional play, remains an influential figure in handball.

Winning gold at 2008 Summer Olympics

Claiming the World Championship title in 2011

Securing European Championship titles in 2006 and 2010

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