Philippe Gardent (handballer)

Philippe Gardent
Gardent coaching PSG in 2013
Personal information
Born 15 March 1964 (1964-03-15) (age 61)
Belleville, Rhône, France
Nationality French
Height 184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position Pivot
Senior clubs
Years Team
-1982
 Stade français
1982-1985
 Paris Université Club
1985-1990
 USM Gagny
1990-1992
 USAM Nîmes
1992-1996
 OM Vitrolles
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1983–1996[1]
 France 298 (635)
Teams managed
1996–2012
 Chambéry Savoie
2012–2015
 Paris Saint-Germain
2015–2021
 Fenix Toulouse
Medal record
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Barcelona Team
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1993 Sweden Team
Gold medal – first place 1995 Iceland Team

Philippe Gardent (born 15 March 1964) is a French handball player who was the captain of the French teams that won the World Championship in 1995 and placed second in 1993.[1] He also won a bronze medal at the 1992 Olympics. He played six matches and scored 16 goals.[2] Since retiring from competitions in 1996 he worked as a handball coach, with Chambéry Savoie Handball (1996–2012), Paris Saint-Germain Handball (2012–2015) and Fenix Toulouse Handball (since 2015).[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Jean-Louis Le Touzet (23 June 1995) PHILIPPE GARDENT. Le capitaine de l'équipe de Vitrolles est joyeux, surtout depuis l'échec du Front national dans sa ville. Finale (aller) de la Coupe de France, contre Sélestat aujourd'hui. Du hand, des potes et de l'esprit citoyen. liberation.fr
  2. ^ Philippe Gardent. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ Olivier Poignard (4 June 2015) Philippe Gardent quitte le PSG pour Toulouse. handnews.fr


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