Jens Sørensen (cyclist) facts for kids

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Jens Sørensen was a talented cyclist from Denmark. He was born in Copenhagen on April 4, 1941. He became known for his skills in bicycle racing.

Jens Sørensen's Cycling Career

Jens Sørensen was a Danish cyclist who loved to race bicycles. He was part of the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. The Olympics are a huge sports event where athletes from all over the world compete.

At the 1960 Olympics, Jens Sørensen competed in an event called the team pursuit. This is a special type of track cycling race. In team pursuit, two teams of cyclists start on opposite sides of the track. They chase each other for a set distance. The goal is to catch the other team or finish with the fastest time. It's all about teamwork and speed!

Jens Sørensen passed away on November 21, 2020. He was 79 years old.

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