
Alfred G. Kruger
A.G. Kruger is an American hammer thrower born on February 18, 1979, in Sheldon, Texas. He has competed in the hammer throw at the national level in the United States.
Kruger specialized in the hammer throw, one of track and field's most technically demanding events. The hammer throw requires athletes to combine rotational speed with precise timing to generate maximum throwing distance.
As an American hammer thrower, Kruger contributed to the sport at the national level. His career reflects the dedication required to compete in one of track and field's most challenging throwing disciplines.
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HT | 66.00 | - | Apr 24, 2026 | ↓ | Ashland Alumni Open |
| 2022 | WeightThro | 21.43 | - | Feb 18, 2022 | ↑ | - |
| 2020 | WeightThro | 21.40 | - | Feb 21, 2020 | ↑ | - |
| 2019 | WeightThro | 22.42 | - | Feb 15, 2019 | ↑ | - |
| 2019 | HT | 69.76 | - | Apr 19, 2019 | ↓ | Ashland, OH (USA) |
| 2018 | WeightThro | 21.92 | - | Feb 16, 2018 | ↑ | - |
| 2018 | HT | 72.84 | - | May 4, 2018 | ↓ | Sioux Falls, SD (USA) |
| 2017 | WeightThro | 22.30 | - | Feb 10, 2017 | ↑ | - |
| 2017 | HT | 68.04 | - | Apr 21, 2017 | ↓ | Sioux (USA) |
| 2016 | WeightThro | 23.65 | - | Feb 12, 2016 | ↑ | - |
| 2016 | HT | 75.32 | - | Jun 17, 2016 | ↓ | Ashland, OH (USA) |
| 2015 | WeightThro | 23.67 | - | Jan 30, 2015 | ↑ | - |
| 2015 | HT | 76.01 | - | Jun 25, 2015 | ↓ | Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2014 | WeightThro | 24.00 | - | Feb 8, 2014 | ↑ | - |
| 2014 | HT | 76.25 | - | Mar 28, 2014 | ↓ | Columbia, SC (USA) |
| 2013 | WeightThro | 23.37 | - | Mar 2, 2013 | ↑ | US Indoor Championships |
| 2013 | HT | 77.10 | - | May 18, 2013 | ↓ | Tucson, AZ (USA) |
| 2012 | WeightThro | 25.18 | - | Jan 20, 2012 | ↑ | - |
| 2012 | HT | 79.20 | - | Jun 9, 2012 | ↓ | Ashland, OH (USA) |
| 2011 | WeightThro | 23.73 | - | Feb 26, 2011 | ↑ | US Indoor Championships |
| 2011 | HT | 76.34 | - | May 21, 2011 | ↓ | Tucson, AZ (USA) |
| 2010 | WeightThro | 24.99 | - | Feb 27, 2010 | ↑ | - |
| 2010 | HT | 77.35 | - | May 22, 2010 | ↓ | Tucson, AZ (USA) |
| 2009 | WeightThro | 23.31 | - | Mar 1, 2009 | ↑ | - |
| 2009 | HT | 75.69 | - | May 1, 2009 | ↓ | Columbus, OH (USA) |
| 2008 | WeightThro | 24.07 | - | Feb 24, 2008 | ↑ | US Indoor Championships |
| 2008 | HT | 78.68 | - | May 9, 2008 | ↓ | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2007 | HT | 78.10 | - | Jun 22, 2007 | ↓ | Indianapolis, IN (USA) |
| 2006 | HT | 78.52 | - | Apr 15, 2006 | ↓ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2005 | WeightThro | 23.47 | - | Feb 25, 2005 | ↑ | - |
| 2005 | HT | 75.57 | - | Jun 16, 2005 | ↓ | Grand Rapids, MI (USA) |
| 2004 | HT | 79.26 | - | Aug 5, 2004 | ↓ | Berea, OH (USA) |
| 2003 | HT | 70.53 | - | May 16, 2003 | ↓ | Berea, OH (USA) |
| 2002 | WeightThro | 22.58 | - | Jan 25, 2002 | ↑ | - |
| 2002 | HT | 68.52 | - | Apr 6, 2002 | ↓ | Maryville, MO (USA) |
| 2001 | DT | 52.88 | - | May 25, 2001 | - | Edwardsville, IL (USA) |
| 2001 | HT | 62.60 | - | May 24, 2001 | ↓ | Edwardsville, IL (USA) |
2026
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 66.00 | - | Apr 24 | Ashland Alumni Open |
2022
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WeightThro | 21.43 | - | Feb 18 | Nebraska Tune Up, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) |
2020
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WeightThro | 21.40 | - | Feb 21 | Nebraska Tune-Up, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) |
2019
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 69.76 | - | Apr 19 | Alumni Open, Ashland, OH - Invitational Events |
WeightThro | 22.42 | - | Feb 15 | Nebraska Tune-Up, Lincoln, NE (i) |
2018
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 72.84 | - | May 4 | Sioux Falls Howard Wood Dakota Relays, Sioux Falls, SD |
WeightThro | 21.92 | - | Feb 16 | Lincoln Nebraska Tune-Up, Lincoln, NE (i) |
2017
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 68.04 | - | Apr 21 | Sioux City Relays, Sioux |
WeightThro | 22.30 | - | Feb 10 | Brookings SDSU Indoor Classic, Brookings, SD (i) |
2016
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 73.31 | - | Jul 6 | Eugene U.S. Olympic Trials, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
HT | 75.32 | - | Jun 17 | Ashland Ohio Summer Series 2, Ashland, OH |
HT | 75.20 | - | Jun 16 | Ashland Ohio Summer Series 1, Ashland, OH |
HT | 71.42 | - | Jun 4 | Coeur d'Alene Iron Wood Classic, Coeur d'Alene |
HT | 69.93 | - | May 7 | Sioux Falls Howard Wood Dakota Relays, Sioux Falls, SD |
HT | 73.28 | - | Apr 30 | Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA |
HT | 71.81 | - | Apr 21 | Lawrence Kansas Relays, Lawrence, KS |
HT | 73.22 | - | Apr 15 | Sioux City Relays, Sioux |
HT | 73.54 | - | Mar 31 | Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, Austin, TX |
WeightThro | 23.24 | - | Mar 11 | USA Indoor Championships, Portland, OR (i) |
WeightThro | 23.65 | - | Feb 12 | Ames Iowa State Classic, Ames, IA (i) |
WeightThro | 22.27 | - | Jan 16 | Vermillion Dakota Realty Alumni Meet, Vermillion, SD (i) |
2015
16 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 71.56 | - | Aug 23 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing |
HT | 71.56 | - | Aug 22 | IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing |
HT | 76.01 | - | Jun 25 | Eugene USA Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
HT | 75.62 | - | May 23 | Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ |
HT | 75.34 | - | May 21 | Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ |
HT | 73.67 | - | May 9 | Allendale GVSU Second Last Chance meet, Allendale, MI |
HT | 74.03 | - | May 8 | Allendale GVSU Last Chance Meet, Allendale, MI |
HT | 74.16 | - | May 2 | Columbus Jesse Owens Classic, Columbus, OH - Championship events |
HT | 75.54 | - | Apr 24 | Ashland Alumni Open, Ashland, OH - Invitational Events |
HT | 74.09 | - | Apr 9 | Knoxville Sea Ray Relays, Knoxville, TN |
HT | 75.86 | - | Mar 28 | Raleigh Relays, Raleigh, NC |
WeightThro | 23.41 | - | Mar 1 | US Indoor Championships, Boston, MA (i) |
WeightThro | 22.88 | - | Feb 21 | Kent State Tune-Up, Kent, OH (i) |
WeightThro | 23.67 | - | Jan 30 | Findlay Open, Findlay, OH (i) - Elite Event |
WeightThro | 22.29 | - | Jan 24 | Geneva SPIRE North Coast Open, Geneva, OH (i) |
WeightThro | 22.27 | - | Jan 9 | Columbus Buckeye Invitational, Columbus, OH (i) |
2014
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HT | 73.78 | - | Aug 2 | Chula Vista USATF Throws Initiative Test Meet, Chula Vista, CA |
HT | 73.34 | - | Jun 26 | USA Championships, Sacramento, CA |
HT | 72.73 | - | May 24 | Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ |
HT | 75.04 | - | May 22 | Tucson Elite Classic, Tucson, AZ |
HT | 73.30 | - | May 16 | Louisville Cardinal Twilight, Louisville, KY |
HT | 72.85 | - | May 9 | Akron Campbell/Wright Invitational, Akron, OH |
HT | 75.07 | - | Apr 25 | Ashland Alumni Open, Ashland, OH - Invitational Events |
HT | 75.86 | - | Apr 19 | Columbus Jesse Owens Classic, Columbus, OH |
HT | 75.50 | - | Apr 10 | Knoxville Sea Ray Relays, Knoxville, TN |
HT | 76.25 | - | Mar 28 | Columbia Weems Baskin Invitational, Columbia, SC |
WeightThro | 23.70 | - | Feb 22 | US Indoor Championships, Albuquerque, NM (i) |
WeightThro | 24.00 | - | Feb 8 | Akron Invitational, Akron, OH (i) |
WeightThro | 23.43 | - | Jan 31 | Findlay Open, Findlay, OH (i) |
Honours
US Indoor Championships
Weight Throw
US Indoor Championships
Weight Throw
Des Moines USA Championships
Hammer Throw
US Indoor Championships
Weight Throw
US Indoor Championships
Weight Throw
IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup
Hammer Throw
US Indoor Championships
Weight Throw
USA Championships
Hammer Throw
USA Olympic Team Trials
Hammer Throw
Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games
Hammer Throw
Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games
Hammer Throw
US Championships
Hammer Throw
US Championships
Hammer Throw
Athina IAAF World Cup
Hammer Throw
US Indoor Championships
Weight Throw