Hülya Şenyurt (born 10 November 1973 in

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) is a Turkish female

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. She won a bronze medal in

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( women's under 48 kg) in the

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. She became Turkey's first female and youngest Olympic medalist. Between 1989 and 1992, Hülya Şenyurt was successful at Balkan and European Junior's Judo Championships.

Achievements

* 1989 Balkan Juniors Judo Championships in

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– bronze * 1990 European Juniors Judo Championships in

– gold * 1991 European Juniors Judo Championships – silver * 1992 Summer Olympics in

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– bronze

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