| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Austria |
| Citizenship | Austria |
| Born | 6 March 1975 |
| Occupation | Judoka |
| Sport | |
| Country | Austria |
| Sport | Judo |
| Profile at external databases | |
| IJF | 53451 |
| JudoInside.com | 506 |
Eric Krieger (born 6 March 1975) is an Austrian judoka who reached the quarter-final at the 1996 Olympic Games. [1]
| Year | Tournament | Place | Weight class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | European Judo Championships | 7th | Heavyweight (+100 kg) |
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