Jensen was a two-time all-American in the decathlon, placing fifth at the 1969 NAIA Championships, and also captured the Northwest Conference shot put title in 1970, Jensen also was a member of the 1968 Bearcats football program which was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993. Jensen went on to coach track at Chemeketa Community College, Idaho State and internationally in China and Australia. He also founded the Salem Track Club.