Per Ottesen

Per Ottesen, 93, died on June 16, 2026. Per Ottesen was known publicly as a Norwegian sports official and president of the Norwegian Ski Federation (1985–1987). 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 for landing the 1997 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships to 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. He is decorated with the King's Medal of Merit in gold. Public biographical listings identify Ottesen as a Norwegian sports official. Ottesen was also associated with president of the Norwegian Ski Federation (1985–1987). This public record remains centered on Ottesen's work as a Norwegian sports official and president of the Norwegian Ski Federation (1985–1987) and the documented milestones of that career.