Ingemar Odlander
Swedish journalist and media personality
Born
1936
89 years ago
Died
July 19th, 2014
10 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Journalists & Writers
Country
Sweden
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A Swedish journalist specialized in sports journalism. Worked for various media outlets and gained recognition for coverage of major sports events. Contributed to the development of sports commentary and analysis in Sweden. Played a significant role in popularizing various sports through engaging articles and broadcasts. Also participated in discussions on sports ethics and journalism standards.
Covered multiple Olympic Games
Worked with Swedish Television
Contributed to sports commentary evolution
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