Stubby Kruger

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHarold Herman "Stubby"•Kruger
Used nameStubby•Kruger
Born21 September 1897 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi (USA)
Died7 October 1965 in Burbank, California (USA)
Measurements179 cm
AffiliationsHealani Club
NOC United States

Biography

Harold “Stubby” Kruger was a Hawaiian native who swam for the Healani Club. He swam the 100 backstroke at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics, placing fifth. Kruger was third in the event at the 1920 US Olympic Trials. Kruger later became an actor and stuntman, often filling in for Douglas Fairbanks or Spencer Tracy. He died in Los Angeles but was buried in Honolulu.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1920 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) USA Stubby Kruger
100 metres Backstroke, Men (Olympic) 5

Special Notes