 At the East German national championships in July 1972, Kreuziger won in the double scull partnered with Jürgen Bertow, but the best rowers were not present as they were preparing for the Olympics.Five rowers from his club were announced as participants at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, and Kreuziger was not one of them.For 1973, Kreuziger partnered with Uli Schmied in the double scull; Schmied had won Olympic bronze in the previous year.