About David Behre
Born 1986. David Behre is a German paralympic athlete, athlete and sprinter.
David Behre (born 13 September 1986 in Duisburg) is a German Paralympic sprint runner in the T43 class. He is a double leg amputee who lost both feet in September 2007 when his bicycle was hit by a train. While recovering in the hospital, he saw a documentary on runner Oscar Pistorius and decided to become a sprint runner.
Behre holds the German record in the 100 meters event with a time of 11.66 seconds, the European records in the 200 meters event with a time of 23.14s and the 400 meters event with a time of 51.40s. At the 2012 Paralympic Games, Behre won a bronze medal as part of the German 4 × 100 m relay team.
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Who is David Behre?
German para athletics competitor
When was David Behre born?
David Behre was born on 13 September 1986 in Moers, Duisburg.
What is David Behre's occupation?
David Behre is a paralympic athlete, athlete and sprinter.
What nationality is David Behre?
David Behre is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Behre. https://biography.guide/david-behre/
MLA: "David Behre." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-behre/.
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