Alvin Kraenzlein: Biography, Facts and Career
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Alvin Christian "Al" Kraenzlein (December 12, 1876 – January 6, 1928) was an American track-and-field athlete known as "the father of the modern hurdling technique". He was the first sportsman in the history of the Olympic games to win four individual gold medals in a single discipline at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris. As of 2016, Alvin Kraenzlein is the only track-and-field athlete who has won four individual titles at one Olympics. Kraenzlein is also known for developing a pioneering technique of straight-leg hurdling, which allowed him to set two world hurdle records. He is an Olympic Hall of Fame (1984) and National Track and Field Hall of Fame (1974) inductee.
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- Full name: Alvin Kraenzlein
- Born: 1876-12-12
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q312863
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Who is Alvin Kraenzlein?
Alvin Christian "Al" Kraenzlein (December 12, 1876 – January 6, 1928) was an American track-and-field athlete known as "the father of the modern hurdling technique".
What nationality is Alvin Kraenzlein?
Alvin Kraenzlein is United States.
When was Alvin Kraenzlein born?
Alvin Kraenzlein was born on 1876-12-12.
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