 1929 Press Photo Eric Krenz Of Stanform Univ. Breaks World Record Discuss Throw Image by Unknown (International Newsreel), via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Bill KrenzEric Krenz Eric Krenz American shot putter and discus thrower 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. Quick facts Personal information, Born ... Eric Krenz 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… (Source: Wikipedia)
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