Elisabeth Pinedo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elisabeth Pinedo
Personal information
Full name	Elisabeth Pinedo Sáenz
Born	(1981-05-13) 13 May 1981 (age 44) Amurrio, Spain
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position	Left wing
Senior clubs
Years	Team
2000–2004	BM Bera Bera
2004–2005	Cementos la Union Ribarroja
2005–2007	BM Parc Sagunto
2007–2010	SD Itxako
2010–2011	HC Odense
2011–2016	BM Bera Bera
2017–2018	BM Alcobendas
National team
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2005-2016	Spain	201	(441)
Medal record Olympic Games Bronze 2012 London Team World Championship Bronze 2011 Brazil European Championship Silver 2008 Macedonia Silver 2014 Croatia/Hungary

Elisabeth "Eli" Pinedo Sáenz (born on May 13, 1981) is a Spanish handball player who has retired from the sport. She was a key member of the Spanish national team for many years. Eli is known for her strong play as a left wing.

Eli's twin sister, Patri, also played handball for Spain.

Eli Pinedo's Career Highlights

Elisabeth Pinedo had a long and successful career in handball. She played for several top clubs in Spain. She also spent some time playing in Denmark.

Early Club Years

Eli started her professional career in 2000. She played for BM Bera Bera until 2004. After that, she joined Cementos la Union Ribarroja for a year. From 2005 to 2007, she played for BM Parc Sagunto.

Success with SD Itxako

From 2007 to 2010, Eli played for SD Itxako. This was a very successful period for her. The team won many titles during these years.

Playing Abroad and Return

In 2010, Eli moved to Denmark. She played for HC Odense for one season. Then, in 2011, she returned to Spain. She rejoined BM Bera Bera, where she played until 2016. Her final club was BM Alcobendas, where she played from 2017 to 2018.

International Achievements

Eli Pinedo was a very important player for the Spanish national team. She played for Spain from 2005 to 2016. She played in 201 games and scored 441 goals.

Olympic Games Success

Eli helped Spain win a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics. This was a huge achievement for the team. She also competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.

World and European Championships

At the 2011 World Women's Handball Championship in Brazil, Eli and her team won a bronze medal. They also earned silver medals at the 2008 European Women's Handball Championship in Macedonia and the 2014 European Women's Handball Championship in Croatia/Hungary. These medals show how strong the Spanish team was with Eli on their side.

Images for kids

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  Eli Pinedo playing handball in 2016