Culture and Sports
The local football club, Sandefjord Fotball, plays in the Adeccoligaen (Norwegian First Division). Sandefjord handball won the men's Premier League in 2005-06. Marius Bakken is successful as a middle distance runner. Other local sports clubs include IL Runar and Sandefjord TIF.
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