Kari Aalvik Grimsbø
Norwegian handball player, World Champion
This athlete played as a goalkeeper in handball. A member of the national team, she contributed to Norway's victory in major championships. Grimsbø participated in the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. The team secured a gold medal in 2016 and a bronze medal in 2012. In addition to Olympic success, Grimsbø helped Norway win the 2015 World Championship and the 2016 European Championship. She played for club teams in Norway and Spain, achieving significant success in both leagues.
Gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics
World Champion in 2015
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Aerospace engineer and businessman
Born
January 4th, 1895 131 years ago
Died
1982 44 years ago — 87 years old
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Count of Savoy
Born
January 4th, 1334 692 years ago
Died
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Born
January 4th, 1809 217 years ago
Died
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Born
January 4th, 1869 157 years ago
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Born
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Canadian businessman and philanthropist
Born
January 4th, 1927 99 years ago
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