Paul Krauß
German ski jumper
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Paul Krauß (18 October 1917 – 15 February 1942) was a German ski jumper.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Nazi Germany |
| Born | 18 October 1917 |
| Died | 15 February 1942 (aged 24)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Skiing |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 112 m (367 ft) Planica, King. of Yugoslavia (2 March 1941) |
Career
In 1941 on Bloudkova velikanka in Planica at Smuški poleti Week event, he set only a personal best with 112 metres (367 ft) and not world record as it was misconception for many years.[2][3] He took 43rd place on normal hill at 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.[4] Krauß died as a soldier on the Eastern Front (World War II).[5]
Winter Olympics
| Rank | Location | Year | Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen |
1936 | normal |
