Larry Kristoff: key obituary facts
Is Larry Kristoff dead? Yes. Larry Kristoff died on November 3, 2026, at age 83.
Cause of death: Larry Kristoff's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Larry Kristoff known for?
He was an American amateur wrestler.
More about Larry Kristoff
Born: 11 November 1942.
Place of birth: Carbondale.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Larry Kristoff, an American Olympic wrestler, died November 3, 2026, aged 83.
Born in Carbondale, Illinois, on November 11, 1942, he competed in wrestling for the United States at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics. The two appearances placed his Olympic competition four years apart, with Kristoff returning to the Games in 1968 after his debut in 1964.
In 2007, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame inducted him as a Distinguished Member, recognizing his place in the sport’s history. His career was marked by both Olympic participation and this later recognition from the national Hall of Fame. Kristoff was an American amateur wrestler whose international competition included two Olympic Games, and whose induction carried the Hall’s Distinguished Member designation.