Quick Facts
Biography
Larsen Alan Jensen (born September 1, 1985) is an American former competition swimmer and a two-time Olympic medalist.
Career
At the 2003 World Championships, Jensen earned a silver medal in the 800-meter freestyle, his first medal at the international level.
He competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics, winning silver in the 1,500-meter freestyle race, as well as competing in the 400-meter freestyle, where he finished fourth. At the 2005 World Aquatics Championships, he won silver medals in the 800 and 1,500-meter freestyle races.
Jensen competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he won the bronze medal in the 400-meter freestyle, and also placed fifth in the 1,500-meter freestyle.
Jensen is the current American record holder in the 400-meter freestyle and former American record holder in the 1,500-meter freestyle.
Retirement
After the 2008 Summer Olympics, Jensen retired from competitive swimming to pursue a career in the U.S. Navy.
He graduated from the U.S. Navy SEAL BUD/S training program at the top of his class in 2011.
He currently is obtaining his MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Personal bests (long course)
| Event | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 400 m freestyle | 3:42.78 | August 10, 2008 |
| 1500 m freestyle | 14:45.29 | August 21, 2004 |