Leif Jensen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameLeif Gøran•Jensen
Used nameLeif•Jensen
Born19 March 1948 in Fredrikstad, Viken (NOR)
Measurements165 cm / 74-82 kg
AffiliationsLenja AK, Fredrikstad (NOR)
NOC Norway
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Leif Jensen had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1972 Olympics Light-Heavyweight class (507.5 kg); 2nd in the 1970 World Championships Middleweight class (455.0 kg); 2nd in the 1971 World Championships Middleweight class (467.5 kg); 1st in the 1972 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (507.5 kg); 2nd in the 1974 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (350.0 kg); 2nd in the 1972 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (505.0). He set one middleweight snatch world record in 1973.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Weightlifting NOR Leif Jensen
Middleweight, Men (Olympic) 14
1972 Summer Olympics Weightlifting NOR Leif Jensen
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold
1976 Summer Olympics Weightlifting NOR Leif Jensen
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) DNF

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
1976 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony NOR Leif Jensen