Paul Kraus
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Paul Karl Siegfried•Kraus |
| Used name | Paul•Kraus |
| Born | 28 October 1917 in Jugel, Johanngeorgenstadt, Sachsen (GER) |
| Died | 15 February 1942 in Tarasiki, Bryansk (RUS) |
| Affiliations | WSV 08 Johanngeorgenstadt, Johanngeorgenstadt (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Ski jumper Paul Krauß came 18th on the normal hill at the 1936 Garmisch Partenkirchen Winter Olympics. In 1937 he finished sixth at the Nordic World Championships, and the following year was the best placed German jumper at Holmenkollen, finishing seventh. in 1939 he was placed eighth. In 1941 he set a new world record at Planica with 112 metres. He was killed in action in 1942 in World War II in Russia.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Winter Olympics | Ski Jumping (Skiing) | GER |
Paul Kraus | |||
| Large Hill, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 18 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†20 February 1942. Killed in action in World War II in the Soviet Union)