Alexander Løke Gautestad (born 13 August 2007) is a Norwegian handball player for Runar Sandefjord and the Norwegian national youth team.[1][2]
| Alexander Løke Gautestad | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born |
13 August 2007 Tønsberg, Norway | ||
| Nationality | Norwegian | ||
| Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Playing position | Pivot | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Runar Sandefjord | ||
| Number | 55 | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| Years | Team | ||
2023–2024 | Runar Sandefjord | ||
2024–2025 | ØIF Arendal | ||
2025– | Runar Sandefjord | ||
Løke Gaustestad is recognized as one of the most prominent talents in his position, with potential to become an international player.[3][4]
Career
editHe represented Norway at the 2025 IHF Men's U19 Handball World Championship, placing 8th.[5][6]
On 28 December 2025, Løke Gautestad scored the winning penalty goal in the penalty shoot out in the Norwegian cup final for Runar Sandefjord against Kolstad Håndball.[7][8]
Personal life
editHis is the son of handball legend Heidi Løke and nephew of Frank Løke.[9]
References
edit- ↑ "#55 Alexander Løke Gautestad". Runar Håndball. 20 August 2025.
- ↑ "Alexander Løke Gautestad – Player". EHF. 20 August 2025.
- ↑ "– Det er bare å holde seg fast. TV 2s ekspert har plukket ut ti talenter du må følge litt ekstra med på". TV 2. 23 April 2025.
- ↑ "A new Løke on the block: "It's in my genes"". IHF. 2 September 2025.
- ↑ "U-gutta nummer 8 i VM U19 i Egypt". NHF. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ↑ "Alexander Løke Gautestad – Pivot". IHF. 10 September 2025.
- ↑ "NM-finale avgjort på straffer: – Herlighet for et drama!". TV 2. 28 December 2025.
- ↑ "Runar slo Kolstad i drama: – Revet i filler". VG. 28 December 2025.
- ↑ "LØKE GAUTESTAD: – Dette ligger i blodet". topphandball.no. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
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