This ranks him fifth among German hammer throwers, behind Ralf Haber, Heinz Weis, Karsten Kobs and Günther Rodehau. Klose represented Eintracht Frankfurt.
In the context of German hammer throwers, Klose ranks fifth, with Ralf Haber, Heinz Weis, Karsten Kobs, and Günther Rodehau holding higher positions. As a player for Eintracht Frankfurt, Klose's ranking is notable.