About Nikša Kaleb
Born 1973. Nikša Kaleb is a Croatian handball player.
Nikša Kaleb (born 9 March 1973) is a Croatian former handball player. He is World champion from 2003 with the Croatian national team, and Olympic champion from 2004. He received a silver medal at the 2005 World Championship, and a silver medal at the 2008 European Championship.
Career Kaleb spent most of his career playing for his hometown club RK Metković. He retired from handball in 2008.
Honours Metković Croatian First A League Winner (0): 1999-00 (Revoked) Runner-up (6): 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04 Croatian First B League Winner (1): 1993-94 Croatian Handball Cup Winner (2): 2001, 2002 Runner-up (1): 2004 EHF Cup Winner (1): 2000 Runner-up (1): 2001
Zagreb Croatian First League Winner (4): 2004-05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007-08 Croatian Handball Cup Winner (4): 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 EHF Cup Runner-up (1): 2005
Individual Franjo Bučar State Award for Sport - 2004
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Nikša Kaleb?
Croatian handball player
When was Nikša Kaleb born?
Nikša Kaleb was born on 9 March 1973 in Metković.
What is Nikša Kaleb's occupation?
Nikša Kaleb is a handball player.
What nationality is Nikša Kaleb?
Nikša Kaleb is Croatian.
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