RIO DE JANEIRO - Denmark stunned two-time defending champions France 28-26 to win the Olympic Games men's handball gold medal on Sunday.
Denmark's right back Mads Christiansen (L), left back Henrik Hansen (C), and pivot Jesper Noddesbo celebrate on August 21, 2016
It was a shock result given that in the last eight years, France have won two Games golds, three world titles and two European crowns.
Denmark's previous Olympics best was a fourth place in 1984.
Germany won the bronze medal earlier Sunday with a 31-25 win over Poland.