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Knut Th. Gleditsch

1938 – 2001

Norwegian journalist

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About Knut Th. Gleditsch

Lived 1938 – 2001 (aged 62). Knut Th. Gleditsch was a Norwegian sports journalist and sports commentator.

Life After spending some time at sea and studying as a business economist from the BI Norwegian Business School, he became a journalist for Sportsmanden in 1962. He started reporting for Morgenbladet in 1964, before moving to NRK Television in 1966. There he was a commentator on soccer and alpine skiing. He also covered a number of cup finals, international matches, and 4 o'clock Saturday matches broadcast as Tippekampen, including Rosenborg's famous victory over AC Milan in 1996 and Ole Gunnar Solskjær's winning goal for Manchester United in 1999. He also commented on certain matches in the 1998 FIFA World Cup as part of "Team Gleditsch," where his sons Pål and Espen Gleditsch were reporters and photographers, and his daughter Kine was a journalist for Det Nye. As a sportscaster, he combined professional strength with humor and cheer.

Gleditsch died of cancer at the age of 62 in Bærum. Gleditsch was the great-grandnephew of Bishop Jens Gran Gleditsch.

Discography 1974: Jonas Fjeld Bing Bang Band: Pans Fløyte 1981: Vazelina Bilopphøggers: Slitin i knea 1987: Totenschlager: Stjernehits 1990: Totenschlager: Jørgen Engum A/S 1992: Geithus Idrettslag: Geithus I.L. – 100 år for idretten

Filmography 1983: Hockeyfeber

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Knut Th. Gleditsch?

Norwegian journalist (1938-2001)

When was Knut Th. Gleditsch born?

Knut Th. Gleditsch was born on 3 July 1938 in Sande.

When did Knut Th. Gleditsch die?

Knut Th. Gleditsch died on 13 February 2001 in Bærum Municipality.

What was Knut Th. Gleditsch's occupation?

Knut Th. Gleditsch was a sports journalist and sports commentator.

What nationality was Knut Th. Gleditsch?

Knut Th. Gleditsch was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Knut Th. Gleditsch

· Wikidata: Q17093564

· DBpedia: Knut Theodor Gleditsch

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