Jon Herwig Carlsen Explained

Jon Herwig Carlsen
Birth Date:15 April 1937
Nationality:Norwegian
Occupation:Sports commentator
Years Active:1967–2011
Awards:Gullruten honorary prize (2007)

Jon Herwig Carlsen (15 April 1937 – 10 April 2022) was a Norwegian sports commentator.

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]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Jon Herwig Carlsen . Svein . Askheim . . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian. 9 April 2016.
  2. Encyclopedia: Gullruten . . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian. 9 April 2016.
  3. News: Jon Herwig Carlsen er død, bekrefter familien . 12 April 2022 . NRK . 12 April 2022.