Karl-Heinz Becker
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Karl-Heinz•Becker |
| Used name | Karl-Heinz•Becker |
| Born | 19 June 1912 in Hamburg, Hamburg (GER) |
| Died | 19 July 2001 in Hamburg, Hamburg (GER) |
| Measurements | 172 cm / 58 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Victoria Hamburg, Hamburg (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Up until 1948, Karl-Heinz Becker was in Russian captivity, having been captured in World War II. He was the brother-in-law of his teammates Max Syring and Walter Schönrock, all three of whom married one of the three Zätzsch sisters. After the war he worked as a policeman and then for a German bank. In 1936 and 1937 he was German champion in the 4×1500 m relay. At the 1936 Berlin Olympics he was eliminated in the heats over 5,000 metres.
Personal Best: 5000 – 15:06.2 (1936).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Karl-Heinz Becker | |||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 8 h2 r1/2 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother-in-law of Walter Schönrock
- Brother-in-law of Max Syring