Sean Becker

Sean Peter Becker (July 7, 1975 in Ranfurly) is a New Zealand curler. His father, Peter Becker, was a New Zealand Men's Curling coach.

Becker has been the Skip for New Zealand teams which won three Pacific championships in 1998, 2003, and 2004. He also skipped for the New Zealand team in the 2004 and 2005 Ford World Men's Curling Championship, finishing in 8th place with a 5-6 record. He was the only member of the New Zealand team to be originally from New Zealand. His was the first men's curling team to represent New Zealand at the Olympics; unfortunately, they finished last out of 10 teams without notching a victory. He carried the flag at the opening and closing ceremonies for his nation.

Aside from curling his occupation is a sheep farmer.

Current team

Following the Olympic Games in Torino 2006, Becker forged a new team of upcoming New Zealand talent including his younger brother, Scott. His current team includes Scott Becker, Rupert Jones, Warren Kearney and Warren Dobson.

Career highlights

*Olympic Games opening and closing ceremony flag bearer for New Zealand, Torino 2006

Awards

*Collie Campbell Award 1999 & 2004

External links

* [http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/5083988/detail.html?qs=;t=14;tab=Results NBC profile]
* [http://www.olympic.org.nz/Athletes/AthleteProfile.aspx?Print=&ContactID=26606 Olympic.org]