Uwe Becker (born 10 December 1955 in Rosche) is a German former middle-distance runner who competed primarily in the 1500 metres.[2] He won the silver medal at the 1981 European Indoor Championships. In addition, he represented West Germany at the 1984 Summer Olympics as well as two World Championships.

Uwe Becker
Personal information
Born (1955-12-10) 10 December 1955 (age 68)
Rosche, West Germany[1]
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)800 m, 1500 m
ClubVfL Wolfsburg

His brother Volker was also a middle distance runner.

International competitions

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   West Germany
1978 European Championships Prague, Czechoslovakia 12th (sf) 800 m 1:48.2
1980 European Indoor Championships Sindelfingen, West Germany 4th 1500 m 3:39.8
1981 European Indoor Championships Grenoble, France 2nd 1500 m 3:43.02
1982 European Championships Athens, Greece 6th 1500 m 3:38.17
1983 World Championships Helsinki, Finland 11th 1500 m 3:45.09
1984 Olympic Games Los Angeles, United States 13th (sf) 1500 m 3:37.28
1985 European Indoor Championships Piraeus, Greece 6th (h) 1500 m 3:40.891
1987 World Championships Rome, Italy 21st (h) 1500 m 3:43.73

1Did not finish in the final

Personal bests

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Outdoor

Indoor

References

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