Bekir Karayel
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |
 Turkey |
| Born |
May 10, 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 best(s) |
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Bekir Karayel (born May 10, 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]
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
- Half Marathon 1:02:55 - 2012 Tarsus Half Marathon, March 25, 2012[1]
- Marathon 2:13:21 - 2012 London Marathon, April 22, 2012[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Bekir Karayel". All Athletics. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sporcular/Atletizm-Bekir Karayel" (in Turkish). Gençlik ve Spor Bakanlığı-Türk Sporcular 2012 Londra Olimpiyatlarında. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ↑ "Atletizm Kafilesi Listesi" (PDF) (in Turkish). Universiade 2005 Izmir. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
- ↑ "Darıca Yarı Maratonu Sonuclari / Overall Ranking" (PDF). Depar Timing. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
- ↑ http://www.olympic.org/olympic-results/london-2012/athletics/marathon-m
External links
- Karayel Bekir profile at IAAF