Jeanette Nilsen

Norwegian handball player (born 1972) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jeanette Nilsen (born 27 June 1972) is a Norwegian team handball player and World Champion from 1999.[1] She was born in Skien. She received a bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.[2] She became European champion with the Norwegian team in 1998.[3] This was the first time Norway won that title.[4]

Born (1972-06-27) 27 June 1972 (age 53)
Skien, Norway
Nationality Norwegian
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Goalkeeper
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Jeanette Nilsen
Personal information
Born (1972-06-27) 27 June 1972 (age 53)
Skien, Norway
Nationality Norwegian
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club information
Current club Retired
Senior clubs
Years Team
Skotfoss
Gulset
Larvik HK
Gjerpen IF
1998-2003
Nordstrand IF
2003-2007
Horsens HK
2007-2008
Stabæk Håndball
2008-2009
Njård IL
2009-2010
Nordstrand IF
2010-2011
Selbu IL
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1991–2000
Norway 91 (2)
Medal record
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2000 SydneyTeam
World Championship
Gold medal – first place1999 Denmark/NorwayTeam
Silver medal – second place1997 GermanyTeam
European Championship
Gold medal – first place1998 NetherlandsTeam
Silver medal – second place1996 DenmarkTeam
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She played for Njård IL, Stabæk, Nordstrand IF, Seibu IL, Gjerpen IF, Larvik HK, Gulset and Skotfoss in Norway and Horsens HK in Denmark. She is also a teacher for physical education at Ullern Vgs in Oslo.

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