Uwe Becker

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.

Born (1955-12-10) 10 December 1955 (age 70)

Rosche, West Germany^[1]

Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)

SportAthletics

Event(s)

800 m, 1500 m

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Uwe Becker

Personal information
Born	(1955-12-10) 10 December 1955 (age 70) Rosche, West Germany[1]
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	800 m, 1500 m
Club	VfL Wolfsburg
Medal record Men's athletics Representing  West Germany European Indoor Championships 1981 Grenoble 1500 m

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His brother Volker was also a middle distance runner.

Becker became West German champion in the 1500 metres in 1983, 1984 and 1985. He won silver medals in 1979, 1982, 1985 and 1986 as well as a bronze medal in 1980. He became indoor champion in the same event in 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1988 with one additional silver medal in 1986 – as well as one national silver medal in the 800 metres in 1978. He represented the club VfL Wolfsburg.^[3][4][5]