Sigfús Sigurðsson (handballer)

Sigfús Sigurðsson (born 7 May 1975) is a retired Icelandic handball player. He competed at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics, winning the silver medal in 2008. His grandfather, also Sigfús Sigurðsson, competed in the shot put at the 1948 Olympics.[1]

This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Sigfús .
Sigfús Sigurðsson
Sigurðsson (right) with Ingimundur Ingimundarson
Personal information
Born7 May 1975 (1975-05-07) (age 48)
Reykjavík, Iceland
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight114 kg (251 lb)
Sport
SportHandball
ClubSC Magdeburg
Valur, Reykjavík
Medal record
Representing  Iceland
Summer Olympics
Silver medal – second place2008 Beijing Team

Personal life

His nickname is "The Russian Jeep" in Iceland. He was engaged[2] to Brazilian belly dancer Josy Zareen and they had a baby girl named Eyvör, born in April 2013. They broke up later that year.

Controversy

In November 2013 he admitted to having sold his Olympic silver medal won in 2008.[3] Icelandic Handball Association intervened and became the custodian of the medal. His past problems with alcohol and drugs resulted in his bankruptcy; he has been clean for some years and is actively helping others attending AA meetings.

References
  1. Sigfús Sigurðsson. sports-reference.com
  2. Trúlofaðist magadansara. visir.is. 8 November 2012
  3. Larissa Kyzer (15 November 2013) Sigfús Sigurðsson Admits To Selling Silver Medal. grapevine.is. 15 November 2013


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