Svein-Erik Bjerkrheim

Svein-Erik Bjerkrheim
Personal information
Born (1971-04-09) 9 April 1971
Nationality Norwegian
Senior clubs
Years Team
-1995
Fredensborg/Ski
1995-2007
Drammen HK
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1991-2003
Norway 85 (155)

Svein-Erik Bjerkrheim (born 9 April 1971) is a Norwegian schoolteacher and handball player.

Bjerkrheim made his debut on the Norwegian national team in 1991 against Lithuania,[1] and played 85 matches for the national team between 1991 and 2003.[2] He competed at the 1999 World Men's Handball Championship, where Norway finished 13th.[1]

He played for Drammen HK for most of his career, where was the Club Captain.[3] Afterwards he has had various administrative positions at the club.[3] He has also worked with youth coaching.[4] Before 1995 he played for Fredensborg/Ski.[1]

Private

He is married to handball player Susann Goksør Bjerkrheim.[5] Their son Jonatan Gaksør Bjerkrheim is also a handball player for Drammen HK.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c "SVEIN ERIK BJERKRHEIM: Gromgutten til DHK" (in Norwegian). Visit Drammen. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  2. ^ "Landskampstatistikk. Totaloversikt for Bjerkrheim, Svein Erik" (in Norwegian). Norwegian Handball Federation. Archived from the original on 23 December 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Svein Erik Bjerkrheim om karriere, ledelse og familie" (in Norwegian). Norgesmagasinet. 11 January 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  4. ^ "Besøk av Svein Erik Bjerkrheim på onsdag 17. juni" (in Norwegian). Nordstrand IF. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  5. ^ Goksøyr, Matti. "Susann Goksør Bjerkrheim". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Ny Bjerkrheim klar for den blå DHK-drakten" (in Norwegian). Topphandball.no. 7 April 2025. Retrieved 18 March 2026.