Sophus Jensen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameSophus Christian•Jensen
Used nameSophus•Jensen
Born27 July 1889 in Chicago, Illinois (USA)
Died25 July 1945 in Chicago, Illinois (USA)
Measurements180 cm
AffiliationsIllinois AC, Chicago (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Sophus Jensen played for the United States in water polo at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics. Jensen represented the Illinois Athletic Club. In 1917 he was an athletic director employed by the city of Chicago. He later worked for the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1940.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Water Polo (Aquatics) USA Sophus Jensen
Water Polo, Men (Olympic) United States 4