This years Peer Gynt Prize is awarded to 36-year-old Norwegian soccer star Ole Gunnar Solskjær. On July 29, Ole is visiting Vinstra, Gudbransdalen. A huge celebration is planned for him.
Solskjær was born in Kristiansund, Møre og Romsdal, and spent the majority of his career playing for Manchester United in England.
In 2008 Solskjær was awarded Knight of the Royal Norwegian Order of St Olav by King Harald V of Norway. The Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav was founded by King Oscar I in 1847. It is conferred as “a reward for distinguished services rendered to the country and mankind”. His Majesty The King is the Grand Master of the Order. Solkjær is the youngest recipient of the knighthood, usually bestowed upon notable members of society in their later years.
Ole, who is looked upon as a role model amongst both young and old around the world, has been a UNISEF Ambassador since 2003.















