Jerry Tollbring
Swedish handball player, World Championship medalist
Born
September 13th, 1995
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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A handball player from Sweden, made significant contributions to the sport with notable performances in international competitions. Participated in the 2021 World Handball Championships, achieving a bronze medal with the Swedish national team. Played for various clubs in the Swedish league and has been recognized for skills on the court. Demonstrated consistent performance in both domestic and international matches.
Won a bronze medal at the 2021 World Championship
Played for the Swedish national handball team
Competed in the EHF European Handball Championship
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