Ditte Jensen facts for kids
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| Born | 25 October 1980 (age 44) |
Ditte Christiane Jensen (born on October 25, 1980) is a former swimmer from Denmark. She was a freestyle swimmer, meaning she swam using the freestyle stroke. Ditte represented her country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Early Life and Olympic Debut
Ditte Jensen was born in Birkerød, a town in Hovedstaden, Denmark. She started swimming from a young age.
When she was just 15 years old, Ditte got to compete in the 1996 Summer Olympics. She was the youngest person on the Danish team at those Games. This was a big achievement for such a young athlete!
European Championships Success
Ditte was a member of the Idrætsforeningen Skjold swimming club. She is best known for winning a bronze medal at the European Championships in 1997.
This competition was held in Seville, Spain. Ditte won her medal in the women's 4×200 meter freestyle relay race. A relay race is where a team of swimmers each swim a part of the total distance.
Her teammates in this exciting race were Britt Raaby, Berit Puggaard, and Mette Jacobsen. Together, they swam fast enough to earn the bronze medal for Denmark.
Ditte Jensen's Legacy
Ditte Christiane Jensen retired from swimming after a successful career. She is remembered for her early start in the sport and for winning a European medal for her country.
