Biography
Started: She took up Para athletics in 2014 in Gaziantep, Turkiye. (haberler.com, 19 Jul 2024; Athlete, 09 Nov 2019)
Reason: Her brother was involved in discus throwing and encouraged her to pursue the discipline. "We are interested in sports as a family. I was not suitable for running, so we decided that discus throwing was more suitable for me." (haberler.com, 19 Jul 2024)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (haberler.com, 19 Jul 2024)
Additional Info: COACHING
She has worked as a coach at the Konya Youth and Sports Provincial Directorate in Turkiye. (Facebook profile, 12 Apr 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateDecember 7, 1994
Place of ResidenceANKARA
OccupationAthlete, Coach
EducationGazi University, Ankara, TUR
Languages SpokenTurkish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 6 | Discus Throw - F11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 32.70 |
| 8 | Discus Throw - F11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 25.65 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | Discus Throw - F11 | 2017 | London, GBR | 28.17 |
| 5 | Discus Throw - F11 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 32.11 |
| 5 | Discus Throw - F11 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 26.66 |
| 7 | Discus Throw - F11 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 28.06 |
| 7 | Discus Throw - F11 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 24.08 |
