Lene Jenssen

Lene Jenssen (born 22 April 1957 in Fredrikstad) is a Norwegian swimmer.

Lene Jenssen
Personal information
NationalityNorwegian
Born (1957-04-22) 22 April 1957
Fredrikstad, Østfold
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight62 kg (137 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubKongstensvømmerne
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing  Norway
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1978 Berlin 100 m freestyle

She competed at the 1978 World Aquatics Championships in Berlin, where she won a silver medal in 100 m freestyle.[1]

She also participated at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[2]

Jenssen won 17 gold medals in national championships,[1] and received the King's Cup three times (1976, 1978 and 1979). She was elected Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year 1978.

References

  1. Bryhn, Rolf. "Lene Jenssen". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
  2. "Profile: Lene Jenssen". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2009.
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