As a 12-year-old boy, Iceland's president listened to the radio broadcast of his country's first Olympic silver medal. More than 50 years later, he watched his nation claim its second, losing to France in men's handball.
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Gro Hammerseng scored as time expired to lead Norway to a 29-28 win over South Korea on Thursday in the Olympic women's handball semifinals. The Norwegians will face Russia, which defeated Hungary, on Saturday.
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In one of the most memorable finishes of the men's handball tournament in Beijing, Denmark defeated Russia on a last-second goal by Mikkel Hansen. Check out the Dane's incredible finish.
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Norway's handball women clinched the Olympic gold medal for the first time. The Norwegians, who won all eight matches at the Beijing Games, beat Russia 34-27. Linn-Kristin Riegelhuth led Norway with nine goals.
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Norway, Russia and South Korea had plenty of reasons to celebrate as they clinched the top three spots in the women's handball tournament. The Norwegians were the only unbeaten team and earned gold.
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France has won the last gold medal of the Beijing Games, beating Iceland 28-23 in men's team handball to deny the small Nordic country its first gold in an Olympic event. Iceland earned its first handball silver medal.
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The unbeaten Frenchmen climbed the Olympic handball throne for the first time. In the gold medal final, they defeated Iceland, which had never won an Olympic handball medal. Spain upset Croatia to earn bronze.
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France and Iceland won their semifinals in men's handball, ensuring a first-time Olympic gold medalist. Iceland beat Spain 36-30, while France defeated reigning Olympic champion Croatia 25-23 to set up Sunday's final.
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As a 12-year-old boy, Iceland's president listened to the radio broadcast of his country's first Olympic silver medal. More than 50 years later, he watched his nation claim its second, losing to France in men's handball.
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France has won the last gold medal of the Beijing Games, beating Iceland 28-23 in men's team handball to deny the small Nordic country its first gold in an Olympic event. Iceland earned its first handball silver medal.
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France and Iceland won their semifinals in men's handball, ensuring a first-time Olympic gold medalist. Iceland beat Spain 36-30, while France defeated reigning Olympic champion Croatia 25-23 to set up Sunday's final.
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The unbeaten Frenchmen climbed the Olympic handball throne for the first time. In the gold medal final, they defeated Iceland, which had never won an Olympic handball medal. Spain upset Croatia to earn bronze.
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In one of the most memorable finishes of the men's handball tournament in Beijing, Denmark defeated Russia on a last-second goal by Mikkel Hansen. Check out the Dane's incredible finish.
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Norway, Russia and South Korea had plenty of reasons to celebrate as they clinched the top three spots in the women's handball tournament. The Norwegians were the only unbeaten team and earned gold.
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The country of Iceland has never won an Olympic gold medal. This might change today when Iceland's men's handball team continues its surprising run and meets France in the final. But France leads 15-10 at halftime. Watch the game live now.
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Defending Olympic champion Croatia lost its semifinal of the men's handball tournament against France and now plays for the bronze medal against Spain. Watch the game live here at NBCOlympics.com.
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After losing their quarterfinals, Russia and Poland compete to finish in fifth place in the men's handball tournament of the Beijing Games. Watch the game live here at NBCOlympics.com.
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Denmark and South Korea look to end the men's handball tournament on a positive note. The winner of this classification match will finish the Beijing Games in seventh place. Watch the game live now.
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Gro Hammerseng scored as time expired to lead Norway to a 29-28 win over South Korea on Thursday in the Olympic women's handball semifinals. The Norwegians will face Russia, which defeated Hungary, on Saturday.
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Norway's women's handball team remained unbeaten at the Beijing Games and earned its first Olympic gold medal. Russia and South Korea received silver and bronze respectively. Watch the medal ceremony.
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Norway's handball women clinched the Olympic gold medal for the first time. The Norwegians, who won all eight matches at the Beijing Games, beat Russia 34-27. Linn-Kristin Riegelhuth led Norway with nine goals.
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France's Daniel Narcisse, Spain's Albert Rocas, and Iceland's Logi Geirsson and Gudjon Valur Sigurdsson were the leading scorers in the men's handball semifinals. Check out their best goals here.
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Check out a compilation of the top eight men's handball plays during the semifinals and classification matches on August 22. Among the highlights are goals and saves from France's win over Croatia.
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The women's handball teams of China and France look for a successful finish at the Olympics when they meet in the classification match for fifth place. In the prelims China beat France 21-18. Watch them meet again.
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France and Iceland won the semis in men's handball, ensuring a first-time Olympic gold medalist. Iceland beat Spain 36-30, while France defeated reigning Olympic champion Croatia 25-23 to set up Sunday's final.
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