About Roland Gunnesch
Born 1944. Roland Gunnesch is a Romanian handball player and handball coach.
Roland Gunnesch (sometimes spelled Gunesch or Guneș; born 25 March 1944) is a retired Romanian handball player of German ethnicity. During his career he earned 170 caps with the national team and scored 252 goals, winning the world title in 1970 and 1974 and Olympic medals in 1972 and 1976. After that he immigrated to Germany.
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Who is Roland Gunnesch?
Romanian handball player
When was Roland Gunnesch born?
Roland Gunnesch was born on 25 March 1944 in Daia.
What is Roland Gunnesch's occupation?
Roland Gunnesch is a handball player and handball coach.
What nationality is Roland Gunnesch?
Roland Gunnesch is Romanian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roland Gunnesch. https://biography.guide/roland-gunnesch/
MLA: "Roland Gunnesch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roland-gunnesch/.
Chicago: "Roland Gunnesch." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roland-gunnesch/.
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