Bekir Karayel (born 10 May 1982 in Sungurlu, Çorum Province, Turkey) is a Turkish middle and long-distance runner, who later specialized in marathon.[1] The 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall athlete at 62 kg (137 lb) is a member of İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi S.K., where he is coached by Satılmış Atmaca.[2] He studied at Gazi University.[3]
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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality |  Turkey |
| Born | 10 May 1982 Sungurlu, Çorum Province, Turkey |
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance |
| Club | İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi S.K. |
| Coached by | Satılmış Atmaca |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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In 2011, he won the first edition of Darıca Half Marathon in a time 1:05:08.[4]
He qualified for participation in marathon event at the 2012 Summer Olympics and finished in 76th.[2][5]
Personal best
References
External links
- Bekir Karayel at World Athletics
- Bekir Karayel at Olympics.com
- Bekir Karayel at Olympedia
- Bekir Karayel at the Turkish National Olympic Committee
