Sebastien Edgar (born 26 May 1991) is a British handball player. He was born in Basildon in Essex, England.[1][2] He competed for the British national team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Sebastien Edgar
Personal information
Born (1991-05-26) 26 May 1991 (age 33)
Basildon
Nationality British
Height 1,82 m
Playing position Right wing/back
Club information
Current club HB Kaerjeng
Number 31
Senior clubs
Years Team
2010-2012
USAM Nîmes Gard
2012-2019
Valence HB
2020-
Handball Käerjeng
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008-
Great Britain 69 (312)

Early life

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Edgar moved to France at a young age and spent the majority of his childhood there. He practiced judo before taking up handball.[3]

Handball career

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A right-sided player, Edgar played club handball in France with Nimes[4] and Valence.[5] For the 2019/20 season, he competed with Luxembourg-based Handball Käerjeng.[6]

International career

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Edgar was a member of Great Britain's 2012 Olympic Handball squad. He scored in a match against Sweden.[7] He remained a part of Team GB's squad, participating in Emerging Nations tournaments and Euro Qualifying.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Sebastien Edgar". Team GB. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Sebastien Edgar". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Sebastien Edgar".
  4. ^ "Edgar scores but Team GB beaten".
  5. ^ "Sébastien EDGAR".
  6. ^ "SEBASTIAN EDGAR - Career & Statistics | EHF".
  7. ^ "Edgar scores but Team GB beaten".
  8. ^ "Youth in focus for Great Britain on EHF EURO return".
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