About Per Ottesen
Lived 1932 – 2026 (aged 93). Per Ottesen was a Norwegian athlete and sports official.
Per Ottesen (19 October 1932 – 16 June 2026) was a Norwegian sports official.
Life and career Hailing from Trondheim, Ottesen chaired Byåsen IL and Sør-Trøndelag District Skiing Association. In 1982 he became vice president of the Norwegian Ski Federation, being elected president in 1985. He is largely credited with landing the 1997 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in his hometown. Ottesen also led the World Championships organizational committee; however, after falling out with managing director Carl Petter Brun, he resigned only 93 days before the opening ceremony.
Ottesen was decorated with the King's Medal of Merit in gold. He died on 16 June 2026, at the age of 93.
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Who was Per Ottesen?
Norwegian sports official (born 1932)
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Per Ottesen was born on 19 October 1932.
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Per Ottesen died on 16 June 2026.
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Per Ottesen was an athlete and sports official.
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Per Ottesen was Norwegian.
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