Jacob Carstensen (born 10 September 1978 in Kastrup, Tårnby) is a former freestyle swimmer from Denmark, who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996. He won the world title in the 400m Freestyle at the 1997 FINA Short Course World Championships (25m) in Gothenburg.

Jacob Carstensen
Jacob Carstensen (2009)
Personal information
Full nameJacob Frilund Carstensen
Nationality Denmark
Born (1978-09-10) 10 September 1978 (age 45)
Kastrup, Tårnby
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubSædding-Guldager, Esbjerg
Medal record
World Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place 1997 Gothenburg 400 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Moscow 400 m medley
European Championships (SC)
Silver medal – second place 2002 Riesa 400 m medley
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Sheffield 200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Sheffield 400 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Antwerp 400 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2001 Antwerp 400 m medley

References edit

  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jacob Carstensen". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2012-11-05.