Walter Krüger
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Walter•Krüger |
| Used name | Walter•Krüger |
| Born | 11 April 1930 in Altenpleen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (GER) |
| Died | 28 October 2018 in Prohn, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (GER) |
| Measurements | 190 cm / 93 kg |
| Affiliations | Schweriner SC, Schwerin (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  East Germany |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Javelin thrower Walter Krüger had his greatest moment at the 1960 Roma Olympics, winning the javelin silver medal, and he also won the East German Championship that year. He finished fourth at the 1959 Universiade and competed in 11 internationals from 1957-71.
Krüger was educated as a farmer but later worked as a sports teacher and coach. Until 1990 he was honorary deputy mayor in the village of Groß-Mohrendorf in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Personal Best: JT – 79.61 (1959).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
GDR |
Walter Krüger | |||
| Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |