Larsen Jensen
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Larsen Alan Jensen is a former American
freestyle swimmer. He is a two-time Olympic medalist.
in the 800 meter freestyle, his first medal at the international level.
He competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics
, winning silver in the 1500 meter freestyle
race, as well as competing in the 400 meter freestyle, where he finished fourth. At the 2005 World Aquatics Championships
, he won silver medals in the 800 and 1,500 meter freestyle races.
Jensen competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where he won the bronze medal in the 400 meter freestyle, and also placed fifth in the 1500 meter freestyle.
He graduated from the Navy Seal's BUDS training program at the top of his class in 2011.
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United States
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freestyle swimmer. He is a two-time Olympic medalist.
Career
At the 2003 World Championships, Larsen earned a silver medalSilver medal
A silver medal is a medal awarded to the second place finisher of contests such as the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and contests with similar formats....
in the 800 meter freestyle, his first medal at the international level.
He competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
, winning silver in the 1500 meter freestyle
Freestyle swimming
Freestyle is an unregulated swimming style used in swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. The front crawl stroke is almost universally used during a freestyle race, as this style is generally the fastest...
race, as well as competing in the 400 meter freestyle, where he finished fourth. At the 2005 World Aquatics Championships
2005 World Aquatics Championships
The 2005 World Aquatics Championships or the XI FINA World Championships were held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from July 16 to July 31, 2005...
, he won silver medals in the 800 and 1,500 meter freestyle races.
Jensen competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where he won the bronze medal in the 400 meter freestyle, and also placed fifth in the 1500 meter freestyle.
Retirement
After the 2008 Summer Olympics, Larsen retired from competitive swimming to pursue a career in the US Navy.He graduated from the Navy Seal's BUDS training program at the top of his class in 2011.
Personal bests (long course)
| Event | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 400 m freestyle World record progression 400 metres freestyle The first world record in the men's 400 metres freestyle in long course swimming was recognised by the International Swimming Federation in 1908. In the short course swimming events the world's governing body recognizes world records since 3 March 1991.-Long course:-Short course:-Long... |
3:42.78 | Aug 08 |
| 1500 m freestyle World record progression 1500 metres freestyle The first world record in the men's 1500 metres freestyle in a long course swimming pool was recognised by the International Swimming Federation in 1908... |
14:45.29 | Aug 04 |
Olympic Games
- Athens OlympicsSwimming at the 2004 Summer OlympicsSwimming at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place in the Olympic Aquatic Centre with the athletes competing in 32 events. There was a total of 937 participants from 152 countries competing.-Medal table:-Men's events:...
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) :
Men's 1500 m freestyle silver medal.
- Beijing OlympicsSwimming at the 2008 Summer OlympicsSwimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held over a thirteen day period from August 9 to August 21, with the conventional events ending on August 17 and the new marathon 10 km events being held on August 20 and 21...
(BeijingBeijingBeijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
) :
Men's 400 m freestyle bronze medal.
World Championships (long course)
- FINA World Championships 20032003 World Aquatics ChampionshipsBarcelona, Spain was the host city of the X FINA World Aquatics Championships or the 10th FINA World Championships in Aquatics, which were held from July 12 until July 27, 2003....
in BarcelonaBarcelonaBarcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
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) :- Men's 800 m freestyle silver medal.
- FINA World Championships 20052005 World Aquatics ChampionshipsThe 2005 World Aquatics Championships or the XI FINA World Championships were held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from July 16 to July 31, 2005...
in MontrealMontrealMontreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
(CanadaCanadaCanada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
) :- Men's 800 m freestyle silver medal.
- Men's 1500 m freestyle silver medal.
World Championships (short course)
- FINA World Championships 2006 in ShanghaiShanghaiShanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
(ChinaChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
) :- Men's 4 x 200 m freestyle relay bronze medal.
External links
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