Stanley Kratkowski

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameStanley Joseph•Kratkowski
Used nameStanley•Kratkowski
Born20 August 1912 in ? (POL)
Died25 August 1962 in Mobile, Alabama (USA)
Measurements75 kg
AffiliationsMichigan Alkali Club
NOC United States

Biography

Stanley Kratkowski competed at the 1932 and 1936 Olympics in weightlifting, placing fifth both times as a middleweight. Kratkowski was AAU champion in middleweight in 1932 and 1934-36. In 1934 he set a record for the right-hand swing lift, with 178½ lbs (81 kg).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Weightlifting USA Stanley Kratkowski
Middleweight, Men (Olympic) 5
1936 Summer Olympics Weightlifting USA Stanley Kratkowski
Middleweight, Men (Olympic) 5