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Alexander

Binderis

Athlete Bio#

Alex Binderis of the U.S. Men's National Handball Team waving to the crowd

Height

6'1

Age

28

Hometown

Huddinge

Education

Midsommarkransens Gymnasium Södertörns Högskola

Quick Facts
  • Played football, soccer, and handball growing up in Stockholm, Sweden
  • Started his handball career in Huddinge HK at the age of six
  • Father played handball and was coaching handball
  • Has two siblings (a sister and a brother) who also play handball, mother serves as team leader for his sister's team
  • Additional hobbies besides handball include graphic design and photography, where he can stimulate his creative side.
Career Highlights
  • 2019 Kama Games Tri-Nations Tournament- 1st (Dublin, Ireland)
  • 2019 IHF Emerging Nations Championships - 5th Place (Tbilisi, Georgia)
  • 2019 IHF Emerging Nations Championship - 2nd (Dominican Republic)
  • 2017 Junior Pan American Championship - 4th (Asuncion, Paraguay)
  • 2014 (August) Swedish National Team Camp - All Star player (Katrineholm, Sweden)
  • 2014 (April) Swedish National Team Camp - All Star player (Katrineholm, Sweden)
  • 2013 (August) Swedish National Team Camp - All Star player (Katrineholm, Sweden)
  • 2013 (April) Swedish National Team Camp - All Star player (Katrineholm, Sweden)
  • 2012 Swedish District Championship - 2nd Place, Team Captain, Best Pivot (Katrineholm, Sweden)
  • 2012 IHF Trophy - 4th (Mexico City, Mexico)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2023 – 20th (Team - Men)
  • Years of participation: Team - Men 2023
  • Top finish: 20th – 2023 (Team - Men)

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