Paul Krauß
Ski jumper
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| Intro | Ski jumper | |
| Places | Germany | |
| was | Athlete Ski jumper | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 18 October 1917, Johanngeorgenstadt | |
| Death | 20 February 1942Minsk (aged 24 years) |
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Paul Krauß (18 October 1917 – 20 February 1942) was a German ski jumper.
In 1941 on Bloudkova velikanka in Planica at a competition called Smuški poleti Week he set a world record with 112 meters long. He took 43rd place on normal hill at 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Krauß died as a soldier on the Eastern Front (World War II).
Winter Olympic Games
| Rank | Location | Year | Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 1936 | normal |