Susann Goksør Bjerkrheim

Susann Goksør Bjerkrheim (born 7 July 1970) is a Norwegian former handball player.

Susann Goksør-Bjerkrheim
Personal information
Born (1970-07-07) 7 July 1970
Oslo, Norway
Nationality Norwegian
Playing position Centre back
Senior clubs
Years Team
 Bækkelagets SK
 Nordstrand IF
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1987–2000
 Norway 296 (844)
Medal record
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1988 SeoulTeam
Silver medal – second place1992 BarcelonaTeam
Bronze medal – third place2000 SydneyTeam
World Women's Handball Championship
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Norway Team
Silver medal – second place 1997 Germany Team
Gold medal – first place 1999 Denmark/Norway Team
European Women's Handball Championship
Bronze medal – third place 1994 Germany Team
Silver medal – second place 1996 Denmark Team

She played in the clubs Nordstrand IF and Bækkelagets SK. She has played in 296 games for the Norwegian National team, scoring 844 goals.[1] Between 1993 and 2000 she was the captain of the team.

She is a graduate of the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences.[2]

She is married to teacher and handball player Svein Erik Bjerkrheim.[3]

References
  1. "Totaloversikt for Bjerkrheim, Susann Goksør" (in Norwegian). Norges Håndballforbund. Retrieved 2007-12-27.
  2. Bugge, Mette (5 September 2008). "40 år og fortsatt full fart". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). p. 20.
  3. Goksøyr, Matti. "Susann Goksør Bjerkrheim". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 9 November 2016.


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