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
5'8
Age
35
Hometown
Rockville, MD
Education
St. Johns College High School Towson University
Quick Facts
- Grew up with five siblings, played a few different sports in high school and ended up playing Division I soccer in college
- After graduating, searched for new sports to compete in – participated in Crossfit, Strongman competitions and triathlons
- Ended up giving handball a try after recommendations from friends who play in other countries
- Her full- time job is running her own health & sports performance business, Elite Wellness Performance and Recovery, which has given her the flexibility to train and surround herself with the latest fitness technologies to help with her athletic performance
- Loves to compete and having something to train for, so playing for Team USA is a dream come true and something she has been preparing for her whole life.
Career Highlights
- 2021: Named to U.S. Women's National Team for North American and Caribbean Handball Confederation (NACHC) Women's Championships
