Two Decades Later, Gary ‘Hangtime’ Hines Is Still Chasing His Olympic Handball Dream
The 39-year-old Hines and the U.S. team are gunning for an Olympic berth at this month’s Pan American Games.
Athlete Bio#
Height
6'1
Age
21
Hometown
Bagsværd
Education
Københavns Åbne Gymnasium
Quick Facts
- Was born in the United States – to be specific, St. Louis, Missouri
- Played hockey, soccer and baseball while living there
- Moved to Denmark at the age of six and started playing handball at the age of 10
- Started playing handball at Lyngby HK where he played for five years
- Later moved to Ajax København where he currently plays
- Has two siblings, a younger sister and an older brother
- Hobbies include being with friends and family, watching sports and playing a ton of handball!
Career Highlights
- Participation in various tournaments (Lundaspelan, Prauge Handball Cup, etc.)
- Participation in Youth Danish Championship in Beach Handball, 2018 & 2019
