About Helle Simonsen
Born 1976. Helle Simonsen is a Danish handball player.
Helle Kaldal Riisager (born Helle Simonsen, 27 August 1976) is a Danish former handball player. She was part of the team that won the 1997 World Championship and also played for Viborg HK where she won multiple EHF Champions Leagues.
Her career ended prematurely when she was 25 due to injuries.
She debuted for the Danish national team on 20 February 1996 against Sweden.
In 2001 she became a part of the sales department at Viborg HK, and was later promoted to chief of marketing. She was in this position until 2013.
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Who is Helle Simonsen?
Danish handball player
When was Helle Simonsen born?
Helle Simonsen was born on 27 August 1976.
What is Helle Simonsen's occupation?
Helle Simonsen is a handball player.
What nationality is Helle Simonsen?
Helle Simonsen is Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Helle Simonsen (handballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Helle Simonsen. https://biography.guide/helle-simonsen-handball-player/
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