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#
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Height
6'0
Age
40
Hometown
Bow
Education
Binghamton University
Quick Facts
- Began playing handball in April of 2006 after being recruited by coach Christian Latiluppe
- As a high school athlete she was a 12-year letterman in soccer, basketball, and track and field
- She was part of two State Title teams and earned seven personal state championships in high jump and discus
- Her senior year, she was named 2002 Miss New Hampshire Basketball
- She moved onto the America East to play basketball for Binghamton University
- Fithian tried out in Cortland, NY, for the USA Team Handball Residency Program and was asked to join the National Team program
- Played professionally in Germany from 2009 to 2012 before moving back to the States to start a family with husband, and fellow Team USA athlete, Jordan
- Mother of Charlotte Mae and Jackson
- Is the current head basketball coach at St. Paul's School in Concord, NH and works in the advancement department as an engagement officer.
Career Highlights
- Pan American Games, Lima, 2019 (Team - Women)
