Karl Jensen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Karl•Jensen |
| Used name | Karl•Jensen |
| Born | 21 September 1898 in København (Copenhagen), Hovedstaden (DEN) |
| Died | 28 July 1928 in Montpellier, Hérault (FRA) |
| Affiliations | Ben Hur, København (DEN) |
| NOC |  Denmark |
Biography
Danish track and field athlete Karl Jensen specialised in the discus and hammer throws. From 1923 to 1927 Jensen won five consecutive national titles in the discus, including setting a Danish record in 1924. At the 1924 Paris Olympics he finished in 11th place in the hammer throw and 13th place in the discus. Jensen was only 29-years-old when he died during the summer of 1928 in Montpellier, France, following a bout of food poisoning.
Personal Bests: DT – 42.15 (1924); HT – 42.01 (1923).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Athletics | DEN |
Karl Jensen | |||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | 13 | |||||
| Hammer Throw, Men (Olympic) | 11 |