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Ann-Britt Ryd Pettersson
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Ann-Britt Ryd Pettersson during Svenska idrottsgalan 2014.
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| Born | 10 March 1954 |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation | news reporter, sports journalist |
Ann-Britt Ryd Pettersson, born on March 19, 1954, is a well-known Swedish news reporter. She works for Sveriges Television, which is a big TV company in Sweden.
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Who is Ann-Britt Ryd Pettersson?
Ann-Britt Ryd Pettersson is famous for her long career in Swedish television. She has worked as both a news reporter and a sports journalist. This means she tells people about important events and also about sports games and athletes.
Starting Her Career in News
Ann-Britt began her work in the late 1970s. She first worked for SR Blekinge, which is a local radio station. After that, she became a host for a regional news show called Östnytt. This show shared news with people in a specific part of Sweden.
Making History in Sports Journalism
In 1980, Ann-Britt made history. She became the very first woman to be hired by the sports section of SVT. SVT is the main public television broadcaster in Sweden. This was a big step for women in sports reporting. She helped open doors for others.
Receiving a Special Award
Ann-Britt's hard work and dedication were recognized in 2018. She received a special prize at the 2018 Kristallen Awards. These awards are very important in Sweden. They celebrate the best TV shows and people in television. Getting this award showed how much she contributed to Swedish TV.
