B. S. Christiansen

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Bjarne Slot Christiansen

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B.S. in 2014
Nickname(s) B.S.
Born (1952-09-27) 27 September 1952 (age 65)
Herning, Denmark
AllegianceFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark
Service/branch Flag of Denmark (state).svg Royal Danish Army
Years of service 1973 − 2001
Other work Lifestyle Coach, TV host
Website Official home page

Bjarne Slot Christiansen (mostly known as B. S. Christiansen) (born September 27, 1952) is a former professional soldier from the Danish special force army unit Jægerkorpset, who is currently working with coaching and team building. His many television appearances and a popular book called Et liv på kanten (A Life on the Edge) have made him a celebrity in his home country. [1] [2]

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B.S. Christiansen is one of the few Danes who have completed the American Ranger course, he completed with his buddy Carsten Mørch who was "Distinguished Honor Graduate" Ranger School class '78. [1]

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Among his most well known clients used to be the professional road bicycle racing team, Team Saxo Bank, for whom he organized a non-traditional training camp every year. Rather than focusing on bicycle racing, the camp focuses on team building. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Winström, Cecilie Tørper (22 February 2014). "B.S. Christiansen: Hård udenpå, blød indeni" (in Danish). Berlingske. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
  2. ↑ Hermansen, Anne (21 August 2014). "B.S. Christiansen: Når vi er glade, så vinder vi" (in Danish). fitliving.dk. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
  3. ↑ Brandt, Henriette (14 November 2008). "Team Saxo Bank - IT Factory's første træningslejr" (in Danish). feltet.dk. Retrieved 2 January 2016.


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