About Olav Traaen
Born 1972. Olav Traaen is a Norwegian sports journalist and sports commentator.
Olav Traaen (born 22 February 1972) is a Norwegian sports commentator.
He grew up at Rykkinn, and was active in the sports club Bærums Verk IF. In 1986, he was the youngest referee at the Norway Cup.
He was recruited from local radio to NRK Østlandssendingen. He was then picked to comment the 1998 FIFA World Cup for NRK television, and continued as a versatile sports commentator.
He resides at Marienlyst.
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Who is Olav Traaen?
Norwegian sports commentator
When was Olav Traaen born?
Olav Traaen was born on 22 February 1972 in Bærum Municipality.
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Olav Traaen is a sports journalist and sports commentator.
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Olav Traaen is Norwegian.
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