Robert Hedin

Gunnar Robert Hedin (born 2 February 1966) is a Swedish handball coach and retired player who won silver medals at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics. He also won a bronze medal at the 1993 World Championships, playing alongside his younger brother Tony.[1] In 2008 he became coach of the Norwegian national handball team.[2] As of 2018, he is the head coach of the United States men's national handball team.[3]

Robert Hedin
Hedin in 2009
Personal information
Born2 February 1966 (1966-02-02) (age 57)
Ystad, Sweden
Height198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight97 kg (214 lb)
Sport
SportHandball
ClubCB Calpisa, Alicante
GWD Minden
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1992 Barcelona Team
Silver medal – second place 1996 Atlanta Team
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place1993 SwedenTeam
European Championships
Gold medal – first place1994 PortugalTeam

References

  1. Robert Hedin. sports-reference.com
  2. Robert Hedin. Swedish Olympic Committee
  3. "Ohio State alumna working toward Olympic dreams after lone year of club sport". The Lantern. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
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