Heinz Becher
rower
- September 4, 1933 · Worms
- May 30, 2019 · Bingen am Rhein
- 85 years
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|Heinz Manfred Becher (4 September 1933 – 30 May 2019) was a West German rower who represented the United Team of Germany. He competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome with the men's double sculls where they were eliminated in the round one repechage.
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1.When was Heinz Manfred Becher born?
- A.20 May 1933
- B.4 September 1939
- C.12 August 1930
- D.4 September 1933correct
Heinz Manfred Becher was born on 4 September 1933.
Source: Biography introduction
2.What team did Heinz Manfred Becher represent internationally?
- A.West Germany alone
- B.The United Team of Germanycorrect
- C.The European Union Team
- D.The East German National Team
Heinz Manfred Becher represented the United Team of Germany.
Source: Biography introduction
3.In which city did Heinz Manfred Becher compete in the 1960 Summer Olympics?
- A.Munich
- B.Romecorrect
- C.Berlin
- D.London
Heinz Manfred Becher competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.
Source: Biography introduction
4.What event did Heinz Manfred Becher compete in during the 1960 Summer Olympics?
- A.Men's eight
- B.Men's double scullscorrect
- C.Men's coxed four
- D.Men's single sculls
Heinz Manfred Becher competed with the men's double sculls at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Source: Biography introduction
5.At what stage were Heinz Manfred Becher and his team eliminated in the 1960 Summer Olympics?
- A.Semifinals
- B.Finals
- C.Round one repechagecorrect
- D.Quarterfinals
Heinz Manfred Becher and his team were eliminated in the round one repechage.
Source: Biography introduction
6.When did Heinz Manfred Becher die?
- A.30 May 2019correct
- B.1 January 2015
- C.30 May 2010
- D.4 September 2019
Heinz Manfred Becher died on 30 May 2019.
Source: Biography introduction
7.What was the full name of the rower mentioned in the biography?
- A.Heinz Karl Becher
- B.Heinz Manfred Bechercorrect
- C.Heinz Wilhelm Becher
- D.Heinz Albert Becher
The rower mentioned in the text is named Heinz Manfred Becher.
Source: Biography introduction
8.What was the nationality of Heinz Manfred Becher?
- A.Austrian
- B.East German
- C.West Germancorrect
- D.Swiss
The text identifies Heinz Manfred Becher as a West German rower.
Source: Biography introduction
9.What specific rowing event did Heinz Manfred Becher participate in?
- A.Single sculls
- B.Pairs
- C.Double scullscorrect
- D.Quadruple sculls
Heinz Manfred Becher competed in the men's double sculls.
Source: Biography introduction
10.In which month did Heinz Manfred Becher pass away?
- A.September
- B.Maycorrect
- C.August
- D.June
Heinz Manfred Becher died on 30 May 2019.
Source: Biography introduction
11.Which of these is true regarding Heinz Manfred Becher's Olympic performance?
- A.He was disqualified for a false start
- B.He finished in the top ten
- C.He was eliminated in round one repechagecorrect
- D.He won a gold medal
Heinz Manfred Becher was eliminated in the round one repechage at the 1960 Olympics.
Source: Biography introduction
12.What was the primary location mentioned regarding Heinz Manfred Becher's Olympic participation?
- A.Paris
- B.Romecorrect
- C.Tokyo
- D.Berlin
Heinz Manfred Becher competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.
Source: Biography introduction
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