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)
Medal record
Representing  Norway
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing Team
Gold medal – first place 2012 London Team
World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2011 Brazil Team
Silver medal – second place 2007 France Team
Bronze medal – third place 2009 China Team
European Championship
Gold medal – first place 2004 Hungary Team
Gold medal – first place 2006 Sweden Team
Gold medal – first place2008 MacedoniaTeam
Gold medal – first place 2010 Denmark/Norway Team
Gold medal – first place2014 Croatia/HungaryTeam
Silver medal – second place2012 SerbiaTeam

References
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  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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