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Jensen, Larsen
- 2004 Olympic silver medalist in the 1500m freestyle setting a new American record
- 2005 World Championships silver medalist in the 800m freestyle
- American record-holder in the 800m freestyle (a non-Olympic event for men) when he finished second at the 2003 World Championships
- Silver medalist in the 800m freestyle, bronze medalist in 1500m freestyle at the 2002 Pan Pacific Championships
- Ranked second in the world in 2003, 2004 in both the 800 and 1500 freestyles, behind Australian Grant Hackett
- Earned six U.S. National titles, four in 800m freestyle and two in 1500m freestyle
- One of the younger male national team members ever, competing in the 2002 Pan-Pacific Championships at age 16
- Named the 2004 USA Swimming Breakout Performer of the Year
- Left the University of Southern California halfway through his freshman year to concentrate on training for Olympic Trials
- Grew up in family of competitive swimmers ... his mother swam competitvely and his sister is a competitive diver
- Is the son of almond farmers in Bakersfield, Calif.
- Nickname is Larjo, which was given to him by USC teammates and training partners Erik Vendt and Chad Carvin
- Enjoys diving, driving and sleeping
- Says his father is the most influential person in his life because of his integrity and toughness
Jensen's coach at the Mission Viejo Nadadores, Bill Rose, describes him as one of the hardest workers he has ever met, in the mold of distance swimming legends Brian Goodell and Mike Bruner. "He's a real student of the sport," Rose told Swimming World magazine. "He always wants to know what other swimmers have done or are doing. He'll have two-hour meetings with Goodell to pick his brain. He's done some amazing stuff in the past six months."
On how he captured his 2004 Olympic silver medal: "It went just as planned. I didn’t go out too hard. I know I can’t go out with Grant (Hackett of Australia). He has a lot more speed than I do. So I just swam the first 200 within myself. I didn’t really worry about it. I tried to lay off the legs a little bit, not get too excited and gradually try to reel them in. It’s sort of a dream come true to do that and to compete with this guy.”
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Height: 6'1"
Born: 01-Sept-85
Hometown: Mission Viejo, Calif.
Resides: Mission Viejo, Calif.
Sport: Swimming
Event: 400m Freestyle
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