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Olsen was a successful player with 16 caps for the national team, earning the nickname "Drillo" from his dribbling skills.

In June 1999, the then 57-year-old Olsen made his appearance in English football when he was named as manager of Wimbledon F.C. He remained in charge for less than a year, and was sacked just before the club slipped out of the Premiership, having been top division members since 1986. He has since returned to Norway.

Olsen was a member of the political party AKP(m-l) .


PLAYING CAREER


16 caps (1964-71)


MANAGERIAL CAREER


Statistics for The Norwegian National Team with Olsen as manager: 88 matches; 46 victories, 26 draws, 16 losses. Goal difference: 168-63.