Jon Herwig Carlsen
Jon Herwig Carlsen (15 April 1937 – 10 April 2022) was a Norwegian sports commentator.
Jon Herwig Carlsen | |
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 Carlsen in 2009 | |
| Born | 15 April 1937 |
| Died | 10 April 2022 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Sports commentator |
| Years active | 1967–2011 |
| Awards | Gullruten honorary prize (2007) |
Career
Born on 15 April 1937, Carlsen grew up in Oslo, and was a teacher by education. He worked for NRK from 1967 to 2011, first in the traffic section, and later as a sports commentator. His specialities were cross country skiing and biathlon.[1]
He was awarded the Gullruten honorary award in 2007, along with fellow sports commentator Kjell Kristian Rike.[2] He died on 10 April 2022, at the age of 84.[3]
References
- Askheim, Svein. "Jon Herwig Carlsen". In Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Gullruten". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- "Jon Herwig Carlsen er død, bekrefter familien". NRK. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
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