Derek Brown (handballer)
Derek Dwane Brown (born April 8, 1970) is an American handball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Derek Dwane Brown |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | April 8, 1970 Washington, D.C., United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Handball |
Brown participated in track and basketball in high school. He was invited to participate in the US handball team while still a student at La Salle University. He later quit his job in insurance to join the team.[2]
Following the Olympics, Brown played professionally in Sweden and Iceland. He later worked as a paralegal and in school administration.[3]
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Derek Brown". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- Knight, Athelia (June 21, 1996). "U.S. Team Sheds Light On Unfamiliar Sport". washingtonpost.com. Nash Holdings. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
- Diller, Nathan (July 26, 2021). "The Olympians Next Door". washingtonian.com. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
External links
- Derek Brown at Olympedia
- Derek Brown at the International Olympic Committee
- Derek Brown at Olympics.com
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