2001 World Women's Handball Championship

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2001 World Women's Handball Championship

Tournament details
Host country	Italy
Venue(s)	4 (in 4 host cities)
Dates	4–16 December
Teams	24 (from 1 confederation)
Final positions
Champions	Russia (1st title)
Runner-up	Norway
Third place	Yugoslavia
Fourth place	Denmark
Tournament statistics
Matches played	80
Goals scored	4,154 (51.93 per match)
Top scorer(s)	Ausra Fridrikas (87 goals)
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The 2001 World Women's Handball Championship, the 15th of its kind, was held from 4 to 16 December 2001, and was hosted by Italy, with the final being played in Merano.