Karin Singstad

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameKarin Irene•Singstad (-Vidal)
Used nameKarin•Singstad
Born29 December 1958 in Trondheim, Trøndelag (NOR)
Measurements173 cm / 65 kg
AffiliationsSverresborg IF, Trondheim (NOR)
NOC Norway
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Karin Singstad was part of the Norwegian team that surprisingly won a bronze medal in the 1986 World Championship in the Netherlands, which was the start of Norwegian success in handball. Her only other international competition was as part of the silver medal winning team in the 1988 Olympics. Singstad played 83 international matches and scored 33 goals for Norway.

After her handball career Singstad stayed involved in handball as an administrator, both with her local club and by arranging a large junior tournament every year. She has also been involved in the fan club of the Norwegian national team, called “Håndballens Venner.”

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1988 Summer Olympics Handball NOR Karin Singstad
Handball, Women (Olympic) Norway 2 Silver