Lothar Beckert
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Siegfried Lothar•Beckert |
| Used name | Lothar•Beckert |
| Born | 26 July 1931 in St. Michaelis, Brand-Erbisdorf, Sachsen (GER) |
| Died | 28 April 2017 in Berlin, Berlin (GER) |
| Measurements | 171 cm / 62 kg |
| Affiliations | ASK Vorwärts Potsdam, Potsdam (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  East Germany |
Biography
Beckert was among the best East German marathon runners after World War II, winning the East German Championship in 1958. His best international performance was at the 1956 Finnish Championships in Pieksämäki where he placed fourth with 2-21:44.8. In 1958 Beckert became East German Champion in the marathon. In his two Olympic appearances he placed 19th (1956) and 56th (1960).
Personal Best: Mar – 2-21:44.8 (1956).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
GDR |
Lothar Beckert | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 19 | ||||||
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
GDR |
Lothar Beckert | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 56 |