| Olof Ask | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Olof Ask | ||
| Born | March 18, 1982 | ||
| Nationality | Swedish  | ||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Playing position | Line player | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | GOG Svendborg | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
Olof Ask (born March 18, 1982) is a Swedish handballer, currently playing for Danish Handball League side GOG Svendborg. He has previously played for H 43 Lund and LIF Lindesberg in the Swedish top division.
Ask has played 4 matches for the Swedish national handball team.
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