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Linnea Torstenson

b. 1983

Swedish handball player

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About Linnea Torstenson

Born 1983. Linnea Torstenson is a Swedish handball player.

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Linnea Marie Torstensson (born 30 March 1983) is a Swedish former handballer who played for the Sweden national team. She competed in three Olympic Games (2008, 2012 & 2016).

She was given the award of Cetățean de onoare ("Honorary Citizen") of the city of Bucharest in 2016.

She was included in the European Handball Federation Hall of Fame in 2023.

International honours EHF Champions League: Winner: 2016 Bronze Medalist: 2017 EHF Cup Winners' Cup: Winner: 2014 EHF Cup: Winner: 2011 Bucharest Trophy: Winner: 2014, 2015 European Championship: Silver Medalist: 2010 Bronze Medalist: 2014 Carpathian Trophy: Winner: 2015

Awards and recognition Most Valuable Player of the European Championship: 2010 Handball-Planet.com Best Defensive Player: 2014 Swedish Female Handballer of the Year: 2010, 2011 Prosport Best Defender of the Romanian Liga Națională: 2017 European Handball Federation Hall of Fame in 2023.

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Important facts

Born
30 March 1983, Eskilstuna
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Handball player
Nationality
Sweden
Also known as
Linnea Marie Torstenson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Linnea Torstenson?

Swedish handball player

When was Linnea Torstenson born?

Linnea Torstenson was born on 30 March 1983 in Eskilstuna.

What is Linnea Torstenson's occupation?

Linnea Torstenson is a handball player.

What nationality is Linnea Torstenson?

Linnea Torstenson is Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Linnea Torstenson

· Wikidata: Q456895

· DBpedia: Linnea Torstensson

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