10 Facts About Eric Krenz

Eric Christian William Krenz was an American shot putter and discus thrower.

Eric Krenz was one of the leading stars of coach Dink Templeton's Stanford University team.

Eric Krenz won both of his events at the 1928 IC4A Championships, leading Stanford to their second straight team championship.

Eric Krenz won the discus at the 1928 NCAA Championships and placed second in the shot, helping Stanford win that team title as well with a record 72 points.

Eric Krenz was heavily favored to make the US Olympic team in the discus; however, at the Olympic Trials he was only successful in the shot put, placing fourth to just make the team.

Eric Krenz placed fourth in the Olympic shot put final, behind teammates Johnny Kuck and Herman Brix and Germany's Emil Hirschfeld.

Eric Krenz repeated as IC4A discus champion, helping Stanford win the team title by the largest margin in 30 years.

Eric Krenz continued his throwing career after graduating from Stanford, joining the San Francisco Olympic Club.

Eric Krenz was considered a favorite for the approaching Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Eric Krenz had been rowing on the lake with a girl when he decided to take a swim; he was stricken by either cramps or a heart attack and drowned, the girl unable to help him.