Biography
Started: She began Para athletics in 2014 in Edirne, Turkey. (Athlete, 09 Nov 2019)
Reason: "I want to win something in my life and sport is the key to that." (Athlete, 09 Nov 2019)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (aa.com.tr, 10 Nov 2023)
Awards: She was named Breakthrough Athlete of the Year at the 2023 Barrier-Free Awards in Turkiye. (tbesf.org.tr, 05 May 2023; Turkiye Ozel Sporcular Spor Federasyonu Facebook page, 05 May 2023)
Additional Info: MISSED GOLD
She finished second in the T20 long jump at the 2019 World Junior Championships in Nottwil, Switzerland, after the length of her best jump was reduced because her hair had marked the sand. "I missed the gold by just three centimetres. Without my hair problem I would have won easily. Next time I will be more careful and will bring back a gold medal." (sadecehaber.com, 11 Aug 2019; aydinpost.com, 10 Aug 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateOctober 18, 2002
Place of ResidenceSAMSUN
Languages SpokenTurkish
CoachAytunc Goz, TUR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | Long Jump - T20 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 5.06 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | Long Jump - T20 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 5.43 |
| 7 | Long Jump - T20 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 5.38 |
| 12 | Long Jump - T20 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 4.58 |
