João Jens
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | João Ernesto•Jens |
| Used name | João•Jens |
| Born | 3 June 1944 in São Paulo, São Paulo (BRA) |
| Died | 10 December 2020 in Santos, São Paulo (BRA) |
| Measurements | 189 cm / 82 kg |
| Affiliations | EC Pinheiros, São Paulo (BRA) |
| NOC |  Brazil |
Biography
João Jens played volleyball for Brazil at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games. He also won a bronze medal at the 1971 Pan American Games. Jens played his entire career for Esporte Clube Pinheiros in São Paulo. In 2016 he was given the honor as one of the torchbearers in the torch relay for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Volleyball (Volleyball) | BRA |
João Jens | |||
| Volleyball, Men (Olympic) | Brazil | 9 | ||||
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Volleyball (Volleyball) | BRA |
João Jens | |||
| Volleyball, Men (Olympic) | Brazil | 8 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (0–0–1 1971 Cali VOL bronze)