Kari Aalvik Grimsbø

Norwegian handball player, World Champion

Kari Aalvik Grimsbø - Norwegian handball player, World Champion
Born

January 4th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Norway

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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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