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Benjamin Jensen
NORMenBirth dateApr 13, 1975
BirthplaceMandal Municipality, Norway
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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.
Key facts
Pole Vault
5.40
Age
51 years old
As of Sep 13, 2026: Decathlon 8160 (#213 all-time), Pole Vault 5.40, 2008 season best 4.90 (Jul 18, 2008, Trondheim (NOR)) · 51 years old
PB
Personal bests
10.75
48.27
1:52.46
4:23.69
14.03
2.03
5.40
7.53
16.54
43.83
64.33
8.38
1:52.46
7.26
51.03
1:22.49
1:22.49
5622
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PV | 4.90 | - | Jul 18, 2008 | ↓ | Norwegian Championships |
| 2008 | 110mH | 15.68 | +0.0 | Jul 19, 2008 | ↓ | Trondheim (NOR) |
| 2008 | 600m | 1:22.49 | - | Mar 1, 2008 | - | Bemidji, MN (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | 600m-short-track | 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 |
| 2007 | 100m | 11.39 | +1.3 | Jul 7, 2007 | ↑ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
| 2007 | SP | 13.04 | - | Jul 7, 2007 | ↓ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
| 2007 | 110mH | 14.97 | +0.5 | Jul 8, 2007 | ↓ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
| 2007 | DT | 39.42 | - | Jul 8, 2007 | ↓ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
| 2007 | 400m | 50.80 | - | Jul 7, 2007 | ↓ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
| 2007 | 400m-short-track | 51.03 | - | Feb 24, 2007 | - | Bemidji, MN (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | JT | 60.22 | - | Jul 8, 2007 | ↓ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
| 2007 | 800m-short-track | 1:52.46 | - | Feb 16, 2007 | - | Lincoln, NE (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | 800m | 1:53.50 | - | Apr 29, 2007 | - | Lincoln, NE (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | 1500m | 4:44.40 | - | Jul 8, 2007 | ↓ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
| 2007 | Dec | 7402 | - | Jul 8, 2007 | ↓ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
| 2006 | HJ | 1.92 | - | Jun 3, 2006 | ↑ | Arles (FRA) |
| 2006 | PV | 4.80 | - | Jul 29, 2006 | ↓ | Norwegian Championships |
| 2006 | LJ | 7.24 | +2.0 | Jul 28, 2006 | ↑ | Oslo (NOR) |
| 2006 | 60m | 7.26 | - | Feb 4, 2006 | - | Tallinn (EST) (i) |
| 2006 | 100m | 11.30 | +3.9 | Jun 3, 2006 | ↑ | Arles (FRA) |
| 2006 | SP | 12.84 | - | Jun 3, 2006 | ↓ | Arles (FRA) |
| 2006 | 110mH | 14.44 | +0.8 | Jul 28, 2006 | ↓ | Oslo (NOR) |
| 2006 | 400m | 51.59 | - | Jun 3, 2006 | ↓ | Arles (FRA) |
| 2005 | HJ | 2.00 | - | Jul 2, 2005 | ↑ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
| 2005 | PV | 5.00 | - | Sep 12, 2005 | ↓ | Bergen (NOR) |
| 2005 | LJ | 7.53 | +0.5 | Aug 20, 2005 | ↑ | Bergen (NOR) |
| 2005 | 60mH | 8.38 | - | Feb 12, 2005 | - | Norwegian Indoor Championships |
| 2005 | 100m | 11.04 | +1.2 | Aug 9, 2005 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
| 2005 | SP | 13.43 | - | Jul 2, 2005 | ↓ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
| 2005 | 110mH | 14.05 | +1.6 | Aug 20, 2005 | ↓ | Bergen (NOR) |
| 2005 | DT | 38.06 | - | Jul 3, 2005 | ↓ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
| 2005 | 400m | 49.40 | - | Jul 2, 2005 | ↓ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
| 2005 | JT | 64.33 | - | Aug 21, 2005 | ↓ | Bergen (NOR) |
| 2005 | 1500m | 4:26.84 | - | Jul 3, 2005 | ↓ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
| 2005 | Dec | 7845 | - | Jul 3, 2005 | ↓ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
| 2004 | HJ | 1.98 | - | Jul 24, 2004 | ↑ | Moss (NOR) |
| 2004 | PV | 5.00 | - | Aug 6, 2004 | ↓ | Florø (NOR) |
| 2004 | LJ | 7.09 | - | Jul 24, 2004 | ↑ | Moss (NOR) |
| 2004 | 100m | 11.11 | - | Jul 24, 2004 | ↑ | Moss (NOR) |
| 2004 | SP | 14.02 | - | Jul 24, 2004 | ↓ | Moss (NOR) |
| 2004 | 110mH | 14.51 | +0.6 | Jul 19, 2004 | ↓ | Oslo (NOR) |
| 2004 | DT | 43.16 | - | Jul 25, 2004 | ↓ | Norwegian Combined Events Championships |
| 2004 | 400m | 50.37 | - | Jul 24, 2004 | ↓ | Moss (NOR) |
| 2004 | JT | 60.90 | - | Jul 25, 2004 | ↓ | Norwegian Combined Events Championships |
| 2004 | Dec | 7820 | - | Jul 25, 2004 | ↓ | Norwegian Combined Events Championships |
| 2003 | PV | 4.90 | - | Feb 23, 2003 | ↓ | Norwegian Indoor Championships |
| 2003 | SP | 16.54 | - | Aug 30, 2003 | ↓ | Drammen (NOR) |
| 2002 | HJ | 1.97 | - | Sep 21, 2002 | ↑ | Talence (FRA) |
| 2002 | PV | 4.95 | - | Jul 27, 2002 | ↓ | Talence (FRA) |
| 2002 | LJ | 7.00 | +1.6 | Sep 21, 2002 | ↑ | Talence (FRA) |
| 2002 | 100m | 11.20 | -0.6 | Sep 21, 2002 | ↑ | Talence (FRA) |
| 2002 | SP | 13.21 | - | Sep 21, 2002 | ↓ | Talence (FRA) |
| 2002 | 110mH | 14.57 | +0.4 | Sep 22, 2002 | ↓ | Talence (FRA) |
| 2002 | DT | 40.97 | - | Sep 22, 2002 | ↓ | Talence (FRA) |
| 2002 | 400m | 49.50 | - | Sep 21, 2002 | ↓ | Talence (FRA) |
| 2002 | JT | 63.55 | - | Sep 9, 2002 | ↓ | Oslo (NOR) |
| 2002 | 1500m | 4:38.66 | - | Sep 22, 2002 | ↓ | Talence (FRA) |
| 2002 | Dec | 7830 | - | Sep 22, 2002 | ↓ | Talence (FRA) |
| 2001 | HJ | 1.88 | - | Aug 6, 2001 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton |
| 2001 | PV | 5.30 | - | Aug 7, 2001 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton |
| 2001 | LJ | 7.08 | +0.9 | Aug 6, 2001 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton |
| 2001 | 100m | 10.75 | +0.0 | Sep 15, 2001 | ↑ | Talence (FRA) |
| 2001 | 110mH | 14.03 | +0.9 | Sep 16, 2001 | ↓ | Talence (FRA) |
| 2001 | SP | 14.85 | - | May 26, 2001 | ↓ | Götzis (AUT) |
| 2001 | DT | 43.45 | - | Sep 16, 2001 | ↓ | Talence (FRA) |
| 2001 | 400m | 48.27 | - | Aug 6, 2001 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton |
| 2001 | JT | 60.38 | - | Sep 16, 2001 | ↓ | Talence (FRA) |
| 2001 | 1500m | 4:27.65 | - | May 27, 2001 | ↓ | Götzis Hypomeeting |
| 2001 | Dec | 8153 | - | Sep 16, 2001 | ↓ | Talence (FRA) |
| 2000 | 400m | 48.57 | - | Aug 22, 2000 | ↓ | Tønsberg (NOR) |
| 1999 | HJ | 1.97 | - | Jul 31, 1999 | ↑ | Roskilde (DEN) |
| 1999 | PV | 5.30 | - | Aug 1, 1999 | ↓ | Madison, WI (USA) (i) |
| 1999 | LJ | 7.30 | +0.0 | Jul 11, 1999 | ↑ | Palma de Mallorca (ESP) |
| 1999 | 100m | 10.86 | +1.6 | Jul 31, 1999 | ↑ | Roskilde (DEN) |
| 1999 | SP | 13.64 | - | Jul 3, 1999 | ↓ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League, Herentals - Combined Events |
| 1999 | 110mH | 14.50 | +3.5 | Aug 1, 1999 | ↓ | Byrkjelo (NOR) |
| 1999 | DT | 43.83 | - | Aug 1, 1999 | ↓ | Roskilde (DEN) |
| 1999 | 400m | 49.23 | - | Jul 3, 1999 | ↓ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League, Herentals - Combined Events |
| 1999 | JT | 59.01 | - | Aug 1, 1999 | ↓ | Roskilde (DEN) |
| 1999 | 1500m | 4:23.69 | - | Jul 4, 1999 | ↓ | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League, Herentals - Combined Events |
| 1999 | Heptathlon | 5622 | - | Feb 21, 1999 | - | Madison, WI (USA) (i) |
| 1999 | Dec | 8160 | - | Aug 1, 1999 | ↓ | Roskilde (DEN) |
| 1998 | PV | 5.40 | - | Aug 28, 1998 | ↓ | Hønefoss (NOR) |
| 1998 | 110mH | 14.32 | +0.0 | Aug 1, 1998 | ↓ | Norwegian Championships |
| 1998 | JT | 57.14 | - | May 16, 1998 | ↓ | Minneapolis, MN (USA) |
| 1997 | HJ | 1.75 | - | Jul 10, 1997 | ↑ | Turku European U23 Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku |
| 1997 | PV | 5.35 | - | Feb 8, 1997 | ↓ | Ames, IA (USA) (i) |
| 1997 | LJ | 6.61 | +0.5 | Jul 10, 1997 | ↑ | Turku European U23 Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku |
| 1997 | 100m | 11.37 | -0.4 | Jul 10, 1997 | ↑ | Turku European U23 Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku |
| 1997 | SP | 12.35 | - | Jul 10, 1997 | ↓ | Turku European U23 Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku |
| 1994 | HJ | 2.00 | - | Jul 20, 1994 | ↑ | Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR) |
| 1994 | PV | 5.10 | - | Jul 21, 1994 | ↓ | Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR) |
| 1994 | LJ | 7.27 | - | Jul 20, 1994 | ↑ | Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR) |
| 1994 | 100m | 11.17 | +0.1 | Jul 20, 1994 | ↑ | Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR) |
| 1994 | SP | 12.23 | - | Jul 20, 1994 | ↓ | Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR) |
| 1994 | 110mH | 14.40 | +2.0 | Jul 21, 1994 | ↓ | Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR) |
| 1994 | DT | 34.18 | - | Jul 21, 1994 | ↓ | Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR) |
| 1994 | 400m | 49.32 | - | Jul 20, 1994 | ↓ | Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR) |
| 1994 | JT | 53.60 | - | Jul 20, 1994 | ↓ | Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR) |
| 1994 | 1500m | 4:44.54 | - | Jul 21, 1994 | ↓ | Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR) |
| 1994 | Dec | 7724 | - | Aug 2, 1994 | ↓ | Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR) |
| 1993 | HJ | 2.03 | - | Jul 29, 1993 | ↑ | European Junior Championships |
| 1993 | PV | 4.70 | - | Jul 30, 1993 | ↓ | European Junior Championships |
| 1993 | LJ | 6.93 | - | Jul 29, 1993 | ↑ | European Junior Championships |
| 1993 | SP | 11.02 | - | Jul 29, 1993 | ↓ | European Junior Championships |
| 1993 | 100m | 11.41 | - | Jul 29, 1993 | ↑ | European Junior Championships |
| 1993 | 110mH | 15.05 | - | Jul 30, 1993 | ↓ | European Junior Championships |
| 1993 | DT | 33.58 | - | Jul 30, 1993 | ↓ | European Junior Championships |
| 1993 | 400m | 50.22 | - | Jul 29, 1993 | ↓ | European Junior Championships |
| 1993 | JT | 52.20 | - | Jul 30, 1993 | ↓ | European Junior Championships |
| 1993 | 1500m | 4:30.30 | - | Jul 30, 1993 | ↓ | European Junior Championships |
| 1993 | Dec | 7311 | - | Jul 30, 1993 | ↓ | European Junior Championships |
2008
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
110mH | 15.68 | +0.0 | Jul 19 | Norwegian Championships, Trondheim |
PV | 4.90 | - | Jul 18 | Norwegian Championships |
600m-short-track | 1:22.49 | - | Mar 1 | Bemidji NSIC Indoor Championships, Bemidji, MN (i) |
2007
28 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 4.70 | - | Aug 11 | Norwegian Championships |
Dec | 7191 | - | Jul 29 | Norwegian Combined Events Championships |
DT | 39.42 | - | Jul 8 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
1500m | 4:44.40 | - | Jul 8 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
Dec | 7402 | - | Jul 8 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
110mH | 14.97 | +0.5 | Jul 8 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
JT | 60.22 | - | Jul 8 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
PV | 4.40 | - | Jul 8 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
100m | 11.39 | +1.3 | Jul 7 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
PV | 4.40 | - | Jul 7 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
JT | 60.22 | - | Jul 7 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
400m | 50.80 | - | Jul 7 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
LJ | 6.66 | +2.4 | Jul 7 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
DT | 39.42 | - | Jul 7 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
Dec | 7402 | - | Jul 7 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
110mH | 14.97 | +0.5 | Jul 7 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
HJ | 2.01 | - | Jul 7 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
1500m | 4:44.40 | - | Jul 7 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
SP | 13.04 | - | Jul 7 | European Cup Combined Events 2nd League |
PV | 4.80 | - | Jun 24 | European Cup Second League Gr. A, Odense |
PV | 4.90 | - | Jun 12 | Oslo |
800m | 1:53.50 | - | Apr 29 | Lincoln Nebraska Open, Lincoln, NE |
800m-short-track | 1:53.63 | - | Mar 9 | NCAA Div. II Indoor Championships, Boston, MA (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:55.82 | - | Feb 24 | Bemidji NSIC Indoor Championships, Bemidji, MN (i) |
400m-short-track | 51.03 | - | Feb 24 | Bemidji NSIC Indoor Championships, Bemidji, MN (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:52.46 | - | Feb 16 | Lincoln Prairie Wolf Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:54.72 | - | Jan 27 | Lincoln Adidas Classic, Lincoln, NE (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:55.59 | - | Jan 12 | Lincoln Holiday Inn Invitational, Lincoln, NE (i) |
2006
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 4.80 | - | Jul 29 | Norwegian Championships |
LJ | 7.24 | +2.0 | Jul 28 | Norwegian Championships, Oslo |
110mH | 14.44 | +0.8 | Jul 28 | Norwegian Championships, Oslo |
110mH | 14.63 | +0.7 | Jul 28 | Norwegian Championships, Oslo |
110mH | 14.85 | +3.0 | Jun 4 | Arles International Combined Events Meeting, Arles |
SP | 12.84 | - | Jun 3 | Arles International Combined Events Meeting, Arles |
LJ | 7.07 | +6.5 | Jun 3 | Arles International Combined Events Meeting, Arles |
HJ | 1.92 | - | Jun 3 | Arles International Combined Events Meeting, Arles |
400m | 51.59 | - | Jun 3 | Arles International Combined Events Meeting, Arles |
100m | 11.30 | +3.9 | Jun 3 | Arles International Combined Events Meeting, Arles |
60m | 7.26 | - | Feb 4 | Tallinn Reval Hotels Cup, Tallinn (i) |
LJ | 6.63 | - | Feb 4 | Tallinn Reval Hotels Cup, Tallinn (i) |
2005
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.00 | - | Sep 12 | Oslo |
JT | 64.33 | - | Aug 21 | Norwegian Championships, Bergen |
LJ | 7.53 | +0.5 | Aug 20 | Norwegian Championships, Bergen |
110mH | 14.05 | +1.6 | Aug 20 | Norwegian Championships, Bergen |
110mH | 14.53 | +1.5 | Aug 20 | Norwegian Championships, Bergen |
PV | 5.00 | - | Aug 19 | Norwegian Championships |
100m | 11.04 | +1.2 | Aug 9 | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
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Honours
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2008Norwegian Championships
Pole Vault
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2007Norwegian Championships
Pole Vault
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2007Norwegian Combined Events Championships
Decathlon
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2006Norwegian Championships
Pole Vault
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2005Norwegian Championships
110 Metres Hurdles
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2005Norwegian Championships
Pole Vault
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2004Norwegian Combined Events Championships
Decathlon
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1999Palma de Mallorca Universiade
Decathlon
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1994Lisboa IAAF World Junior Championships
Decathlon
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Benjamin Jensen's Decathlon personal best?
Benjamin Jensen's Decathlon personal best is 8160, set on Aug 1, 1999 in Roskilde (DEN), #213 on the all-time list.
Which events does Benjamin Jensen compete in?
Benjamin Jensen competes in the Decathlon and Pole Vault.
How did Benjamin Jensen perform in 2008?
2008 season best: 4.90, set on Jul 18, 2008 in Trondheim (NOR).