Background
Krummenacker graduated from Las Cruces High School in New Mexico in 1993 where he won several state track titles and also played on the basketball team. He attended Georgia Tech where he trained under coach Alan Drosky and won back-to-back NCAA Indoor 800 m titles (1997–1998). He graduated in 1998 with a degree in management. .
He currently resides in Tucson, Arizona where he trains under the direction of coach Luiz de Oliviera and competes for Team Adidas. His agent is Rich Kenah.
Motivated by being a member of the Bahá'í Faith, Krummenacker comments "I never pray for victory, only for strength and for my health to remain strong.... When it (spirituality) is not present, differences arise. Frequently we hear stories in the media of athletes having problems with their teammates, their coaches, their competitors, their wives and girlfriends. These turmoils are often a result of the lack of spirituality. I think when spirituality is present, conflicts cease." Krummenacker also use the scripture of the religion when dealing with defeat.
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