Sigfús Sigurðsson (handballer)
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| Born |
7 May 1975 (age 42) Reykjavík, Iceland | |||||||||
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | |||||||||
| Weight | 114 kg (251 lb) | |||||||||
| Sport | ||||||||||
| Sport | Handball | |||||||||
| Club |
SC Magdeburg Valur, Reykjavík | |||||||||
Medal record
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Sigfús Sigurðsson (born 7 May 1975) is a retired Icelandic handball player. He competed at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics, winning the silver medal in 2008. His grandfather, also Sigfús Sigurðsson, competed in the shot put at the 1948 Olympics.[1]
Personal life
His nickname is "The Russian Jeep" in Iceland. He was engaged[2] to Brazilian belly dancer Josy Zareen and they had a baby girl named Eyvör, born in April 2013. They broke up later that year.
Controversy
In November 2013 he admitted to have sold the olimpic silver medal won in 2008.[3] Icelandic Handball Association intervened and got the medal back to custody. His past problems with alcohol and drugs had got him into bankruptcy, although he is now clean for some years and actively helping others in a similar situation through AA meetings.
References
- ↑ Sigfús Sigurðsson. sports-reference.com
- ↑ Trúlofaðist magadansara. visir.is. 8 November 2012
- ↑ Larissa Kyzer (15 November 2013) Sigfús Sigurðsson Admits To Selling Silver Medal. grapevine.is. 15 November 2013