Peder Christian Andersen

Andersen (5 April 1892 – 12 March 1964) was a Norwegian sports official and journalist.

[1] He is known for recruiting Sverre Mitsem to write the satirical column "SORRY e. Trollhaugens Tass" for Aftenposten.

[1] Andersen was active in the sport of association football, and officiated matches at the 1924 Summer Olympics[4] as well as three Norwegian football cup finals and the inauguration match of Ullevaal stadion in 1926.

Among the notable tournaments commented by Andersen were Football at the 1936 Summer Olympics and the 1938 FIFA World Cup.

[1] Andersen received the Narvesen Prize for journalism in 1960,[3] and was decorated with the Order of the Dannebrog.