There have been surprises in team competitions at the Olympics. These include the U.S men's water polo team as well both the U.S. men'a and women's volleyball teams which have reached the finals of their respective sports.
Another team which has shocked the sporting world is the Icelandic men's handball team.
The nordic country defeated Spain in the semi-finals by a 36-30 count thanks to Snorri Steinn Gudjonsson (pictured here) who scored six goals in the victory.
The Icelanders will now face France in the finals. France beat Croatia 25-23 in the other semi-final game.
Of course, the most famous person in the world from Iceland is the pop/rock singer Bjork, who may not perform in China for a while. She chanted FREE TIBET moment during a concert in Beijing. I imagine it was quite the Youtube moment!
Beach handball is also a competitive sport, but to my knowledge it is not an Olympic sport.
UPDATE 8/24: Iceland lost their game to France 28-23 today in team handball competition. According to the AP, the streets of Iceland were completely deserted and two cinemas showed the game for free. But, all is not lost as Icelandic President Olafur Ragnor Grimsson said he was considering giving each team member the Order of the Falcon_the highest honor for Icelandic citizens.
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