Michael Kraus (swimmer)

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Michael Kraus
Personal information
Full nameMichael Kraus
NationalityWest German
Born (1955-09-26) September 26, 1955 (age 68)
Gladbeck, West Germany
Sport
Sport Swimming
StrokesButterfly
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1976 Montreal 4x100 m medley
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1977 Jönköping 200 m butterfly
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1977 Jönköping 4x100 m medley
Summer Universiade
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1977 Sofia 200 m butterfly
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1979 Mexico City 200 m butterfly

Michael Kraus (born 26 September 1955 in Gladbeck) is a German former swimmer who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Michael Kraus". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2012.