14.02.2023, 04:00
This is Me: Gudjon Valur Sigurdsson

THIS IS ME: One of the most successful sportsmen to come out of Iceland, this is the story of Gudjon Valur Sigurdsson, in his own words


For over 20 years, Gudjon Valur Sigurdsson made an impact in the world of handball. His record is extraordinary: 365 international matches for Iceland; record scorer for the “Vikings” with an incredible 1,879 goals; 665 matches including 2,950 goals at club level; national champion in all five countries he played in; Olympic silver medallist, EHF EURO bronze medallist, the all-time top scorer of EHF EURO events and player at 22 major tournaments (world and European championships and Olympic Games); and Champions League winner.

Now, the 43-year-old former left wing is a coach, hoping to give back to the sport which he says gave him so much. Here is “Goggi’s” story.

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