Per Jorsett facts for kids
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Per Jorsett
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| Born | 11 May 1920 Kristiania, Norway
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| Died | 30 January 2019 (aged 98) Oslo, Norway
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| Cause of death | Cardiopulmonary arrest |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Freelance sports reporter, sport historian and sports shooter |
| Awards | King's Medal of Merit |
Per Jorsett (born May 11, 1920 – died January 30, 2019) was a well-known Norwegian sports reporter. He also wrote about sports history and was a talented sports shooter. He spent many years reporting on different sports events for newspapers and television.
Who Was Per Jorsett?
Per Jorsett was born in Kristiania, which is now known as Oslo, Norway. From a young age, he was very interested in sports. This passion led him to a long career where he shared his knowledge and excitement with many people.
A Life in Sports
Per Jorsett started his career as a sports reporter in 1945. He worked for a newspaper called Sportsmanden for many years, until 1961. After that, he wrote for other big newspapers like Dagbladet and Nationen. He was known for his clear and exciting way of writing about sports.
Reporting and Writing
Besides writing for newspapers, Per Jorsett also worked for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, known as NRK. This is Norway's main TV and radio company. He reported for NRK from 1947 all the way to 1991. This means he was a familiar voice and face for many Norwegians who loved sports.
He also wrote several books, especially about the Olympic Games. These books helped people learn more about the history and exciting moments of the Olympics.
Later Years
Per Jorsett lived a very long life, full of sports and reporting. He passed away on January 30, 2019, in Oslo, at the age of 98. He died from natural causes, after a long and active life. He is remembered as an important figure in Norwegian sports journalism.
