Xaver Kraus
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Xaver•Kraus |
| Used name | Xaver•Kraus |
| Born | 10 December 1934 in Reit im Winkl, Bayern (GER) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 76 kg |
| Affiliations | WSV Reit im Winkl, Reit im Winkl (GER) |
| NOC |  West Germany |
Biography
Xaver Kraus participated as a biathlete at the 1968 Grenoble Olympics. He finished 39th in the individual 20 km event and ninth with the West German team. As a cross-country skier he won the Bavarian titles over 15 km in 1964, and over 30 km in 1965. In 1966 and 1967 Kraus participated in the Biathlon Worlds. He later owned a guesthouse in his hometown Reit im Winkl together with his wife.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Winter Olympics | Biathlon | FRG |
Xaver Kraus | |||
| 20 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 39 | |||||
| 4 × 7.5 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) | West Germany | 9 |