Sven Alfred Teodor Jerring (born Jonsson, 8 December 1895 – 27 April 1979) was a Swedish radio man who for almost 50 years worked as a presenter, sports journalist, and commentator at the national Swedish broadcasting company AB Radiotjänst, in the mid-fifties renamed to Sveriges Radio.

[3] When Radiotjänst (now known as Sveriges Radio) started broadcasting on 1 January 1925, Jerring became its presenter and announcer.

When Jerring ended the show on 11 June 1972, 1785 episodes had already been broadcast, making it the world's longest-broadcast radio programme at the time.

Over the years so much money has been donated to the foundation that it can give away five million kronor annually in the form of scholarships and research grants.

[8] Radiosportens Jerringpris is an annual award in Jerring's memory given to an athlete who has excelled in their sport, chosen by popular vote.