Thor Munkager
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Thor•Munkager |
| Used name | Thor•Munkager |
| Born | 31 March 1951 in Frederiksberg, Hovedstaden (DEN) |
| Died | 4 December 2017 (aged 66 years 8 months 4 days) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 76 kg |
| Affiliations | Helsingør IF, Helsingør (DEN) |
| NOC |  Denmark |
Biography
Thor Munkager played handball for Denmark at the 1972 and 1976 Olympic Games. He played 103 matches in the premier Danish league as a player. At the 1978 World Cup, he was named the tournament’s best striker. Munkager later became a renowned coach, serving as head coach for Helsingør IF, Helsingør IK, and won Danish championships with them and the women’s FIF team.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Handball | DEN |
Thor Munkager | |||
| Handball, Men (Olympic) | Denmark | 13 | ||||
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Handball | DEN |
Thor Munkager | |||
| Handball, Men (Olympic) | Denmark | 8 |