Stubby Kruger
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Harold Herman "Stubby"•Kruger |
| Used name | Stubby•Kruger |
| Born | 21 September 1897 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi (USA) |
| Died | 7 October 1965 in Burbank, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 179 cm |
| Affiliations | Healani 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
- Listed in Olympians Who Acted in Movies (Mutiny on The Bounty, Spartacus)