| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sławomir Szmal | ||
| Born | October 2, 1978 Strzelce Opolskie, Poland |
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| Nationality | Polish | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Weight | 90 kg (200 lb) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Nickname | Kasa | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Vive Targi Kielce | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| 1995–1997 1997–1999 1999–2002 2002–2003 2003–2005 2005-2010 2010 - |
ASPR Zawadzkie Hutnik Kraków SC Warszawianka Wisła Płock TuS N-Lübbecke Rhein-Neckar Löwen Vive Targi Kielce |
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| National team 1 | |||
| 1998 – | Poland | 186 (2) | |
| 1 National team caps and goals correct as of Feb 2, 2010 |
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| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Competitor for Poland | ||
| Men's Handball | ||
| World Championships | ||
| Silver | 2007 Germany | Team |
| Bronze | 2009 Croatia | Team competition |
Sławomir Szmal (born on October 2, 1978 in Strzelce Opolskie) is a Polish handball player (goalkeeper) and a member of Poland national handball team. He currently plays for the German club Rhein-Neckar Löwen. In Poland, he played for Warszawianka Warszawa and Orlen Płock.
For his sport achievements, he received, in 2007:
the Gold Cross of Merit.
In 2009, Szmal was voted IHF World Player of the Year;[1] the 2nd and 3rd were Igor Vori, and Nikola Karabatić, respectively.
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thierry Omeyer |
IHF World Player of the Year – Men 2009 |
Succeeded by Filip Jícha |
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