Marit Breivik is undisputedly the best women´s handball coach that Norway has ever seen and even that seems an understatement! Having spent 8 years as a professional player, Breivik has had her own success with 137 international appearances before she chose to turn her hand to coaching. She arrives in FYR Macedonia, not only defending champion, but also Olympic gold medallist after the stunning performance of team Norway in Beijing, Marit Brievik has done it all! With European, World and now Olympic gold under her belt, one may wonder what is next for the trainer that has put Norwegian handball on the map.

Larsen made her international handball debut in 1992 against Denmark and since then she has notched up over 200 international appearances and scored over 450 goals in her national team colours. The middle back from Tonsberg is currently in her 13th season with Larvik HK and her physical strength and abilities lift her above other playmakers. A key player in defence and attack Larsen is a valuable asset both to her national team-mates and her club. Her vast wealth of experience will help Norway face any challenge that EURO 2008 brings. Riding on the wave of numerous successes Tonje is part of the Norwegian handball golden era.

Katrine Lunde Haraldsen achieved her sporting dream in the summer of 2008 when she became an Olympic gold medallist after giving the performance of a lifetime in the final match against Russia. Six years after making her international debut and with over 100 matches for her country the Norwegian goalkeeper, who stands at 1m 82cm, currently plays for Champions League participants Viborg HK. Having started her club career in Hånes, she later played for Kristiansand, Våg and Aalborg before moving to Viborg in the season 07/08. In December, Haraldsen returns as Norway´s top keeper and despite the pressure that this position sometimes brings, she is ready.

Born in 1979, Johansen is a relative newcomer to the international scene. She made her debut in 2004 and, for her efforts, walked away with European gold in the same year and approximately 2 years later added another European Championship win. In addition to garnering medals on the international stage, she has appeared over 100 times in her national colours and scored over 300 goals from the left wing position. A dedicated and key fixture in Larvik - she has been with the club since the 98/99 handball season - Kari Mette has two Cup Winners´ Cup finals behind her, and a very successful career in front of her.