Yeliz Ay (born November 9, 1977 in
Ankara
Ankara ( , ; ), historically known as Ancyra and Angora, is the capital of Turkey. Located in the central part of Anatolia, the city has a population of 5.1 million in its urban center and over 5.7 million in Ankara Province, maki ...
, Turkey) is a Turkish female
racewalker
Racewalking, or race walking, is a long-distance discipline within the sport of athletics. Although a foot race, it is different from running in that one foot must appear to be in contact with the ground at all times. Race judges carefully asses ...
.
She studied at
Süleyman Demirel University
Süleyman Demirel University (SDU) ( tr, Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi) is a public university located in Isparta, Turkey. Established in 1992, the university, with around 70.000 students, is the second largest academic institution in Turkey ...
.
She was the winner of the 5th
Royal Leamington Spa
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EAA Race Walking Grand Prix in 2004, clocking 1:43.15. Ay was named the competition's best technical walker as well.
She is the holder of the national records in 5000m walk (track), 10000m walk (track), 20000m walk (track), 10 km walk (road) and 20 km walk (road).
Personal bests
According to IAAF database, her personal bests are:
*10000m walk: 46:52.1 -
Ankara
Ankara ( , ; ), historically known as Ancyra and Angora, is the capital of Turkey. Located in the central part of Anatolia, the city has a population of 5.1 million in its urban center and over 5.7 million in Ankara Province, maki ...
(TUR), 06.02.2005
*10 km walk: 46:12 -
Dublin
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(IRE), 27.06.2004
*20 km walk: 1:34:57 -
Minsk
Minsk ( be, Мінск ; russian: Минск) is the capital and the largest city of Belarus, located on the Svislach and the now subterranean Niamiha rivers. As the capital, Minsk has a special administrative status in Belarus and is the admi ...
(BLR), 08.07.2004
References
1977 births
Sportspeople from Ankara
Living people
Turkish female racewalkers
Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Olympic athletes of Turkey
Süleyman Demirel University alumni
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