Benjamin Jensen (born 13 April 1975) is a Norwegian decathlete. He represented Mandal og Halse IL, IK Tjalve and IL Norna-Salhus during his active career. His personal best in decathlon is 8160 points, achieved in August 1999 in Roskilde. This is the former Norwegian record.Norwegian all-time list decathlon
Jensen was the first All-American decathlete for the Minnesota Golden Gophers track and field team, finishing 3rd in the decathlon at the 1997 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Achievements Representing 1994World Junior ChampionshipsLisbon, Portugal 1stDecathlon7676 pts1997European U23 ChampionshipsTurku, Finland —DecathlonDNFUniversiadeCatania, Italy –DecathlonDNF1999UniversiadePalma de Mallorca, Spain3rdDecathlon7982 ptsWorld ChampionshipsSeville, Spain —DecathlonDNFWorld Student Games (Universiade - Men) - GBR Athletics2001Hypo-MeetingGötzis, Austria10thDecathlon8004 ptsWorld ChampionshipsEdmonton, Canada14thDecathlon8090 pts2005World ChampionshipsHelsinki, Finland —DecathlonDNFNorwegian international athletes - J
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