Jacob Carstensen
Jacob Carstensen (2009)
Personal information
Full nameJacob Frilund Carstensen
Nationality Denmark
Born (1978-09-10) 10 September 1978
Kastrup, Tårnby
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubSædding-Guldager, Esbjerg
Medal record
World Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place1997 Gothenburg400 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place2002 Moscow400 m medley
European Championships (SC)
Silver medal – second place2002 Riesa400 m medley
Bronze medal – third place1998 Sheffield200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place1998 Sheffield400 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place2001 Antwerp400 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place2001 Antwerp400 m medley

Jacob Carstensen (born 10 September 1978 in Kastrup, Tårnby) is a former freestyle swimmer from Denmark, who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996. He won the world title in the 400m Freestyle at the 1997 FINA Short Course World Championships (25m) in Gothenburg.

References

  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jacob Carstensen". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2012-11-05.


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