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Jordan

Fithian

Athlete Bio#

Jordan Fithian of the U.S. Men's National Handball Team in action

Height

6'6"

Age

39

Hometown

McPherson, KS

Education

McPherson High School Binghamton University & Emporia State University

Quick Facts
  • Grew up in Kansas
  • Graduated from his high school as the all-time leading scorer and a state champion in basketball, as well as a two-time state champion soccer goalkeeper
  • Attended Binghamton University and played basketball for two years
  • Became a two-sport athlete at Emporia State University, playing both basketball and baseball (a career .500 hitter)
  • Was named Mr. Kansas Basketball and Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year in 2004
  • Began playing handball with the New England Freeze (now the Boston Team Handball Club) in 2008
  • Moved to Germany in 2009 to play professionally for three years
  • Moved up a German handball league each year until he decided to move back to the States to start a family
  • Still trains full-time and represents the New York Athletic Club's handball team
  • Works for the world’s #1 handball sports apparel company, Hummel
  • Resides in New Hampshire with wife Jennifer and two children, Charlotte Mae and Jackson.
Career Highlights
  • Pan American Games, Guadalajara, 2011 (Team - Men)

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