Karoline Dyhre Breivang

Karoline Charlotte Dyhre Breivang (born 10 May 1980) is a retired Norwegian handball player. She is a double Olympic gold medalist,[1] a world champion and five time European champion. Breivang played for the Norwegian club Larvik HK until her retirement at the end of the 2016-2017 season. She previously played for Hosle IL and Stabæk Håndball. She made her debut on the national team in 2000; she played 305 matches (a Norwegian record)[2] and scored 475 goals.

Karoline Dyhre Breivang
Karoline Dyhre Breivang in 2014
Personal information
Born (1980-05-10) 10 May 1980
Oslo, Norway[1]
Nationality Norwegian
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[1]
Playing position Centre back
Club information
Current club Retired
Number 8
Senior clubs
Years Team
1998–2005
Stabæk IF
2005–2017
Larvik HK
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2015
Norway 305 (475)

References

  1. "Profile: Karoline Dyhre Breivang". sports.reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  2. Fløttum, Petter (28 November 2015). "Hyllet landslagslegenden Karoline Dyhre Breivang: – Hun har vært en bauta". Budstikka (in Norwegian). Retrieved 1 December 2015.


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