 Krenz in 1929 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 7, 1906 Stockton, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 18, 1931 (aged 25) Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, U.S. |
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Shot put, discus throw |
| Club | Stanford Cardinal |
| Coached by | Dink Templeton |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | SP – 15.73 m (1930) DT – 51.03 m (1930)[1][2] |
Eric Christian William Krenz (May 7, 1906 – August 18, 1931) was an American shot putter and discus thrower. Krenz set two world records in the discus and was considered a favorite for the 1932 Summer Olympics, but his career was cut short when he drowned at age 25.
- ^ "Eric Krenz Bio, Stats and Results". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
- ^ Eric Krenz. trackfield.brinkster.net