Valérie Nicolas

French handball player and champion

Valérie Nicolas - French handball player and champion
Born

March 12th, 1975
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Competed in handball, achieving significant success on both national and international levels. Represented France in multiple championships and contributed to the team's victory in the 2003 World Championship. Played for club teams, including UC Bordeaux and Club Handball Pays d'Aix, showcasing talents that led to winning domestic league titles.

Won the 2003 IHF World Women’s Handball Championship

Played for France in the 1996 and 2000 Olympics

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