Uwe Becker (born 10 December 1955 in Rosche) is a German former middle-distance runner who competed primarily in the 1500 metres. 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.
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.
International competitions Representing 1978European ChampionshipsPrague, Czechoslovakia12th (sf)800 m1:48.21980European Indoor ChampionshipsSindelfingen, West Germany4th1500 m3:39.81981European Indoor ChampionshipsGrenoble, France2nd1500 m3:43.021982European ChampionshipsAthens, Greece6th1500 m3:38.171983World ChampionshipsHelsinki, Finland11th1500 m3:45.091984Olympic GamesLos Angeles, United States13th (sf)1500 m3:37.281985European Indoor ChampionshipsPiraeus, Greece6th (h)1500 m3:40.8911987World ChampionshipsRome, Italy21st (h)1500 m3:43.73 1Did not finish in the final
Personal bests Outdoor 800 metres – 1:45.9 (Cologne 1979) 1000 metres – 2:18.80 (Cologne 1983) 1500 metres – 3:34.84 (Koblenz 1983) One mile – 3:52.36 (Koblenz 1982) 3000 metres – 7:51.37 (Ingelheim 1983) Indoor 1500 metres – 3:39.8 (Sindelfingen 1980)
References
All-Athletics profile