Mikkel Hansen
Mikkel Hansen is known as Denmark's greatest handball icon - the fantastic shot, the headband, the magic in the wrist, the long hair. But who is Mikkel Hansen off the court? For the first time, the handball legend opens up about identity, family life, loneliness, illness and thoughts about life after handball. In two programs, we get a rare insight into Mikkel's private sphere, while reliving the highlights of an exceptional handball career.
Cast: Mikkel Hansen
Season 1
2 episodes
- 1. While you're aheadOn April 3, 2024, a clearly affected Mikkel Hansen announces his retirement. Ahead lies the Olympics in Paris, a possible perfect end to an exceptional career. But the road to it is uncertain after years of injuries, blood clots and stress. Along with the physical struggle to reach the Olympics, Mikkel must come to terms with his decision to retire. The joy of handball is still there, but priorities have changed.CC58minDec 23, 2024
- 2. The other side of the medalMikkel and Aalborg Handball lose the Champions League final, but the Olympic dream lives on. After the selection, Mikkel is closer than ever to his dream of retiring at the top. At the same time, the career stop gives him an opportunity to look back on the sky-high personal costs of being the world's best. Denmark wins Olympic gold, and with the victory Mikkel secures the best start to his new life, where the role of father, husband, brother and friend now finally comes first.CC59minDec 30, 2024
Mikkel Hansen
Mikkel Hansen is known as Denmark's greatest handball icon - the fantastic shot, the headband, the magic in the wrist, the long hair. But who is Mikkel Hansen off the court? For the first time, the handball legend opens up about identity, family life, loneliness, illness and thoughts about life after handball. In two programs, we get a rare insight into Mikkel's private sphere, while reliving the highlights of an exceptional handball career.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Mikkel Hansen
- Studio
- DR
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Audio languages
Danish
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