John Krug

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Henry•Krug, Jr.
Used nameJohn•Krug
Born23 March 1880 in Newark, New Jersey (USA)
Died30 September 1933 (aged 53 years 6 months 7 days) in Newark, New Jersey (USA)
AffiliationsNational Turnverein
NOC United States

Biography

John Krug wrestled lightweight freestyle at the 1908 London Olympics, finishing in a tie for fifth place. Krug represented the National Turnverein. He later became a metal polisher at Spitdorf Electric in 1918.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Wrestling USA John Krug
Lightweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) =5

Errata

Dates previously given as 1 December 1886 - June 1972, but they belong to one John Joseph Krug from New York City.