About Jørgen Jensen
Lived 1944 – 2009 (aged 65). Jørgen Jensen was a Danish marathon runner.
Jørgen Pilegaard Jensen (10 April 1944 – 2 October 2009) was a Danish middle- and long-distance runner.
Career Jensen won the inaugural 1975 edition of Amsterdam Marathon on 3 May 1975, clocking 2:16:51. He ran the Olympic marathons in 1972 and 1976 and finished in 30th and 28th place, respectively.
Between 1966 and 1976 Jensen won eight national team titles (4 × 1500 m relay and cross-country) and eight individual titles, in the 5000 m (1966), 10000 m (1973), 20 km (1972 and 1974) and marathon (1973–1976).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jørgen Jensen?
Danish distance runner (1944-2009)
When was Jørgen Jensen born?
Jørgen Jensen was born on 10 April 1944 in Krønge, Lolland.
When did Jørgen Jensen die?
Jørgen Jensen died on 2 October 2009 in Aarhus.
What was Jørgen Jensen's occupation?
Jørgen Jensen was a marathon runner.
What nationality was Jørgen Jensen?
Jørgen Jensen was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jørgen Jensen (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jørgen Jensen. https://biography.guide/jorgen-jensen/
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