Swimming is among the most anticipated events at the Olympics, with the stamina and speed of the athletes paired with the close racing forming an exhilarating spectacle for viewers. In the 2024 Olympic Games, Danish swimmers are expected to put up a strong fight at the Paris La Defense Arena as they hope to win gold. The Denmark team features seven talented swimmers including Julie Kepp Jensen, Helena Rosendahl Bach, Thea Blomsterberg, Signe Bro, Schastine Tabor, Martine Damborg, and Elisabeth Sabroe Ebbensen.
Julie Kepp, Blomsterberg, and Helena Rosendahl earned individual selections in the Paris Olympics, while the other four have qualified in the 4x100m freestyle and 4x100m medley. But can these Danish swimmers bring home gold without the services of Olympic medalist Pernille Blume? Here’s a preview of the Danish swimming team and some bold betting predictions for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games hosted at the La Defense Arena.
Can Thea Blomsterberg claim an Olympic medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games?
Danish star Thea Blomsterberg is hoping to book an Olympic medal in Paris after recording an impressive performance this year. Blomsterberg recorded her fastest swim during the Danish Open in April this year going 2:23.49, almost half a second from the Olympic cut. The star swimmer attended the 2023 World Championships hosted in Fukuoka, where she finished fifth during the A final.
At 22 years old, the Danish swimming star is on an upward trajectory and hopes to be among the top contenders for the Olympic medals. However, Blomsterberg ranks as a wild card to win the Olympic gold medal in the 200m breaststroke as the tournament will feature favorites like South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker, Kate Douglas of United States, and Tes Schouten.
While Blomsterberg might not be her first individual Olympic medal this year, she will strive to help the 4X100m medley team win bronze or silver. However, experts consider Blomsterberg a long shot to win gold when betting on the 2024 Olympic swimming events at +4000 odds as favorites like Kate Douglass and Tatjana Schoenmaker dominate the 200m breaststroke odds.
Julie Kepp Jensen’s chances of winning gold in the women’s 50m freestyle
24-year-old Danish star Julie Kepp Jensen has been on an upward trajectory in the last few years and she hopes to go a step further by winning a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Danish swimmer will be participating in the Olympic competition for the third time after competing in the 4 x 100m women's freestyle relay during the 2016 Summer Olympics where she finished 12th.
Jensen went ahead to compete in the 2020 Summer Olympics, where she completed the tournament 8th in the 4 x 100m and competed in the 50m women’s freestyle event. The Danish freestyle star will put a strong challenge for the 50m women's freestyle swimming in Paris, with her odds of winning gold standing at +150. However, Jensen is confident she can yield positive results, bolstered by her victory in the 2024 Belgrade tournament in 50M freestyle.
Besides Jensen’s Olympic performance in 2016 and 2020, the Danish youngster has won several accolades in her career. Her performance was crucial in the 2024 Belgrade tournament, where she also helped her team win the 4x100m freestyle. She also recorded an impressive run in the 2018 Glasgow tournament where she was quite successful in the 4x100m women’s freestyle. However, she will need to up her game to book gold or any other individual medal at the Paris Olympics this summer.
What can you expect from Denmark’s women's team in the 4x100m medley relay?
The Danish foursome of Schastine Tabor, Martine Damborg, Thea Blomsterberg, and Signe Bro will head into the 4x100m Medley relay hoping to record positive results and win a medal. While these talented swimmers will be looking to set a new record in Paris, they are not expected to take home the gold medal. However, they will be looking to replicate the performance of the 2016 Olympic team that won bronze in Rio de Janeiro.
Denmark sport team has struggled to achieve consistent results at the Olympic 4x100m medley relay and they can expect strong opposition from the Australian women who rank as the heavy favorites. The Australian side stands as the defending champions and the world record holders, with experienced swimmers who have dominated the Summer Olympics twice and the 2023 World Championship. That makes Australia astoundingly challenging to outrank, especially for the less experienced Danish swimmers.
The Denmark side will feature three-time European junior short course championship semifinalist Schastine Tabor, who won gold with the mixed 4x100m medley relay and 4x100m women's medley relay. That makes Tabor an essential addition to the team in the quest for gold, but we reckon that might be challenging even with the talented swimmer on their side. However, the Danish side might strive to take home the bronze or silver medal.
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