Thierry Omeyer

Thierry Omeyer is a French former handball goalkeeper who won two Olympic gold medals and multiple world and European championships with France’s national team.

Nikola Karabatić: Nikola Karabatić is a French handball player widely regarded as one of the sport’s leading players. He was a key teammate during France’s championship era and shared Olympic gold with Omeyer.
2008 Summer Olympics: The 2008 Summer Olympics were held in Beijing, China. Omeyer won his first Olympic gold medal as France claimed the men’s handball tournament.
Paris Saint-Germain Handball: Paris Saint-Germain Handball is a professional French handball club based in Paris. Omeyer ended his playing career at PSG, where he also served as sporting manager.
Handball goalkeeper: A handball goalkeeper defends the goal and may use the body to stop shots within the goal area. This is Omeyer’s playing position and the role behind his reputation.
Claude Onesta: Claude Onesta is a French handball coach who led France’s men’s national team from 2001 to 2016. He coached Omeyer through France’s sustained run of international titles.
2012 Summer Olympics: The 2012 Summer Olympics were held in London, United Kingdom. France retained its men’s handball title, giving Omeyer a second Olympic gold.
THW Kiel: THW Kiel is a professional handball club based in Kiel, Germany. Omeyer played for the German club and won the EHF Champions League with it.
Handball: Handball is a team sport in which players pass and shoot a ball into the opposing goal using their hands. Omeyer’s career took place within this fast-paced indoor team sport.
Didier Dinart: Didier Dinart is a former French handball player and coach, known for his defensive play. He anchored France’s defense alongside Omeyer across several major tournaments.
2015 World Men's Handball Championship: The 2015 World Men's Handball Championship was an international tournament hosted by Qatar. France won the title with Omeyer in goal, adding another world championship to his record.

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Andrey LavrovCompared with: Omeyer's major titles show a different era of dominance by a national-team goalkeeper.