Sophie Becker facts for kids
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Becker in 2019
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| Nationality | Irish | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 16 May 1997 Wexford, Ireland |
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| Education | Dublin City University (BSc) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 400 metres | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 400m: 51.13 (Belfast, 2024) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Sophie Becker is a talented Irish sprinter who runs the 400-meter race. She was born on May 16, 1997.
Sophie has proudly represented Ireland at major events. These include the Olympic Games and the World Championships. In 2024, she helped her team win a silver medal. This was at the 2024 European Athletics Championships in the women's 4x400 metres relay. Her team also set a new Irish national record!
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Early Life and School Days
Sophie Becker grew up in Ballykelly, which is in County Wexford, Ireland. When she was younger, she played Gaelic football for a local team called Horeswood GAA.
Later, she attended St Mary's Secondary School in New Ross. After high school, Sophie went to Dublin City University. There, she studied genetics and cell biology and earned her degree.
Sophie's Athletics Career
Sophie Becker has competed in many important athletics events. She is known for her speed in the 400-meter race and her strong relay performances.
Major Competitions and Achievements
- 2021 European Indoor Championships: Sophie competed in the women's 400 metres event.
- 2020 Summer Olympics (held in 2021): She was part of the mixed 4 × 400 metres relay team for Ireland.
- 2023 World Athletics Championships: Sophie helped the Irish women's relay team reach the final in the 4x400m relay in Budapest.
- 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships: She was part of the Irish 4×400m relay team that made it to the final in Glasgow.
- 2024 World Relays Championships: Sophie ran with the Irish 4x400m relay team in Nassau, Bahamas.
- 2024 European Athletics Championships: This was a big event for Sophie.
- She ran in the individual 400 metres race.
- She was also part of the women's 4×400m relay team. This team qualified fastest for the final.
- The team then won a silver medal! They set a new national record with a time of 3:22.71.
- Irish Championships: Later in 2024, Sophie won the Irish Championships title for the 400 metres in Dublin.
Olympic Dreams and Future Races
In July 2024, Sophie qualified for the individual 400 metres race at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She also competed in both the women's and mixed 4×400m relay events at the Paris Games.
Sophie was also chosen for the Irish relay team for the 2025 World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China. The team competed in May 2025 but did not make it to the finals.
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