Stanley Kratkowski

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameStanley Joseph•Kratkowski
Used nameStanley•Kratkowski
Born20 August 1912 in ? (POL)
Died25 August 1962 (aged 50 years 5 days) 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