John Becht
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John Andrew•Becht |
| Used name | John•Becht |
| Born | 13 October 1886 in Brooklyn, New York, New York (USA) |
| Died | 7 November 1960 (aged 74 years 25 days) in New Milford, New Jersey (USA) |
| Affiliations | Empire City Wheelmen |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
John Becht rode initially for the New England Wheelmen. In August 1911 he set a US record for the marathon distance on a ride to Floral Park, Long Island, finishing off scratch in 1-10:53.4, although he finished only third in the handicap race. Becht was also third at the 1912 US Olympic Trials, by then representing the Empire City Wheelmen.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Cycling Road (Cycling) | USA |
John Becht | |||
| Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 28 | |||||
| Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) | United States | 3 | Bronze |