Daniel Becke

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDaniel•Becke
Used nameDaniel•Becke
Born12 March 1978 in Erfurt, Thüringen (GER)
Measurements187 cm / 76 kg
AffiliationsTSV Erfurt, Erfurt (GER)
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

German track cyclist Daniel Becke was a member of the 4,000 metres pursuit team that won the gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, setting a new world record (3:59.710). He also won the pursuit team gold medals at the 1999 and 2000 World Championships. In 1998 and 1999 Becke also won the German national title with the team, and individually in 2003.

After the Sydney Olympics Becke turned to road cycling and participated in the Tour de France between 2003-05 and the Vuelta a España in 2002 and 2006. He rode with Team Coast (2001-04) and Illes Baleares (2004-08). For his gold medals he was awarded the Silver Bay Leaf, Germany’s highest sports award.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2000 Summer Olympics Cycling Track (Cycling) GER Daniel Becke
Team Pursuit, 4,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Germany 1 Gold