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Meet Team Denmark
Great Danes Aiming High in 2022
A rising European power in wheelchair rugby, Denmark are fresh off of their first Paralympic appearance in 2021. They’ll be looking to take another push forward at the Canada Cup ahead of hosting the 2022 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships in Vejle this October.
Team captain Leon Jorgenson will lead this improving Danish team alongside star Sebastien Fredriksen and heavy-hitting Mark Peters.
Watch out for Sofie Skoubo who is one of a growing group of women excelling in wheelchair rugby at the highest level.
Team Highlights
3rd Place – 2022 European Championship – Paris, France
7th – 2020 Paralympic Games – Tokyo, Japan
2nd – 2019 European Championship – Vejle, Denmark
7th – 2018 World Championships – Sydney, Australia
5th – 2018 Canada Cup – Richmond, Canada
4th – 2017 European Championship – Koblenz, Germany
3rd – 2015 European Championship, Nastola, Finland
6th – 2014 World Championship – Odense, Denmark
Roster
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Sofie Skoubo
- Age:
- 27
- Class:
- 0.5
- Hometown:
- Aarhus
- On National Team Since:
- 2017
- Club Team:
- Burnouts
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Thomas Pagh
- Age:
- 50
- Class:
- 0.5
- Hometown:
- Måløv
- On National Team Since:
- 2004
- Club Team:
- Falcons
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Sebastien Frederiksen
- Age:
- 28
- Class:
- 3.5
- Hometown:
- Meløse
- On National Team Since:
- 2013
- Club Team:
- FHI Falcons
Staff and Support
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Jason Regier
Head Coach
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Jane Teja Olsen
Team Manager
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Ida Hejlesen
Medical
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Finn Jørgensen
Equipment
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Patric Andersson
Support
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Steffen Hansen
Support
Relevant Statistics
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7
WWR Ranking
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4
European Championship Medals (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019)
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3
Canada Cup Appearances
