Maybrit Nielsen (born 30 November 1968 in Glostrup, Denmark) is a Danish former Handball player and handball coach playing as pivot. She was part of the Danish national team that won the 1997 World Women's Handball Championship.

Maybrit Nielsen
Personal information
Born (1968-11-30) 30 November 1968 (age 55)
Glostrup, Denmark
Nationality Danish
Height 176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position Pivot
Senior clubs
Years Team
1990-1992, 1994-1998
Frederiksberg IF
1998-1999
Ajax København
1999-2000
ZVH Wiener Neustadt
2000-2001
Virum-Sorgenfri Håndboldklub
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1991-1997
Denmark 39 (45)
Medal record
Representing  Denmark
World championships
Gold medal – first place 1997 Germany Team competition

After her playing career she became a handball coach, first in Albertslund IF, and later in her old club FIF.[1]

She has a degree in Pedagogy.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Maybrit Nielsen". hyldgaard-jensen.dk. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  2. ^ Idskov, Thomas (12 December 2011). "Sådan gik det de jernhårde verdensmestre". B.T. Retrieved 2 November 2018.