Valther Jensen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Valther Valdemar•Jensen |
| Used name | Valther•Jensen |
| Born | 1 March 1888 in København (Copenhagen), Hovedstaden (DEN) |
| Died | 15 March 1982 in Ordrup, Gentofte, Hovedstaden (DEN) |
| Affiliations | KIF Atletik, København (DEN) |
| NOC |  Denmark |
Biography
After starting out as a weightlifter and boxer Denmark’s Valther Jensen switched to specialising in the discus throw with him winning ten national titles and setting six Danish records. Jensen won his first Danish title in 1916, before winning six more consecutive titles, followed by three more titles from 1927 to 1929. At the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics he finished in seventh place with a best throw of 38.230 metres.
Personal Best: DT – 42.46 (1919).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Athletics | DEN |
Valther Jensen | |||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | 7 r1/2 |