Ove Karlsson

Ove Karlsson (approximately "oo-vay kahwl-son", born 25 April 1944, died 24 April 2021) was a sports journalist and Olympic historian from Sweden.

In 1964 (age 20), he started his career in sports journalism in Stockholm, where he resided ever since.

From 1967 to 1993 (age 23 to 49), he was involved in media service organisation at major international sports events in Sweden. He wrote articles for the ISOH's Journal of Olympic History (formerly Citius, Altius, Fortius), especially the obituaries of Olympians. In 2004 (age 60), he became officer of the ISOH, on the 2004–2008 Executive Committee.

Journalism

Ove Karlsson was working as a sports journalist in Stockholm for more than 40 years: 1996: Quiz, vad vet du om olympiska sommarspel - 300 frågor och svar (Vällingby: Strömbergs Bokförlag). A quiz book on the Olympic summer Games. 2008: OS - historia och statistik (Stockholm: Norstedts). . With Sune Sylvén. A history of the Olympic summer Games. 2010: Vinter-OS - historia och statistik (Stockholm: Norstedts). . With Sune Sylvén. A history of the Olympic winter Games.