David Jessen
David Jessen (born 5 December 1996) is a Czech male artistic gymnast, representing his nation in international competitions. He participated at the 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Glasgow,[2] and qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics, securing one of the spots available at the Olympic Test Event in Rio de Janeiro.[1][3]
| David Jessen | |
|---|---|
| Full name | David Jessen |
| Country represented |  |
| Born | 5 December 1996 Brno, Czech Republic |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb)[1] |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
| Level | Senior international elite |
| Years on national team | 2015 |
| Club | TAG Gymnastics (USA) |
| Head coach(es) | Petr Hedbávný (national) |
Jessen is the son of 1988 Olympic gymnast Hana Říčná.[4]
References
- "David Jessen". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
- "2015 World Gymnastics Championships Athlete Profiles – David Jessen". 2015worldgymnastics.com. Archived from the original on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- "Rio 2016 Olympic qualifiers in Men's Artistic Gymnastics: See the updated list!". International Federation of Gymnastics. 16 April 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- "Interview: David Jessen (Czech Republic)". International Gymnast Magazine. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
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