Photo: Richard (Dick) Berggren—CC BY 3.0
Benjamin Jensen
- Born
- Apr 13, 1975 (51 years old)
- Birthplace
- Mandal Municipality, Norway
- Events
- Decathlon · Pole Vault
Benjamin Jensen (born 13 April 1975) is a Norwegian decathlete. He represented Mandal og Halse IL, IK Tjalve and IL Norna-Salhus during his active career. His personal best in decathlon is 8160 points, achieved in August 1999 in Roskilde. This is the former Norwegian record. Jensen was the first All-American decathlete for the Minnesota Golden Gophers track and field team, finishing 3rd in the decathlon at the 1997 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Personal best · Decathlon8160
2008 season best4.90Jul 18, 2008 · Trondheim
Personal best · Pole Vault5.40
As of Oct 28, 2026: Decathlon 8160 (#213 all-time), Pole Vault 5.40, 2008 season best 4.90 (Jul 18, 2008, Trondheim (NOR)) · 51 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PV | 4.90 | – | Jul 18, 2008 | Norwegian Championships |
| 2008 | 110mH | 15.68 | +0.0 | Jul 19, 2008 | Trondheim (NOR) |
| 2008 | 600m-short-track | 1:22.49 | – | Mar 1, 2008 | – |
| 2008 | 600m Indoor | 1:22.49 | – | Mar 1, 2008 | Bemidji, MN (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | 600m-short-track Indoor | 1:22.49 | – | Mar 1, 2008 | Bemidji, MN (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | HJ | 2.01 | – | Jul 7, 2007 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
| 2007 | PV | 4.90 | – | Jun 12, 2007 | Oslo (NOR) |
| 2007 | LJ | 6.66 | +2.4 | Jul 7, 2007 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |