Turkish middle-distance runner

Dudu Karakaya-Koyuncu (born November 11, 1985, in Kayseri, Turkey) is a Turkish middle distance runner competing in the 1500 m, 3000 m, 5000 m ,and 3000 m steeplechase events. The 167:cm (5:ft 6:in) tall athlete at 48:kg (106:lb) is a member of Enkaspor in Istanbul.

She began with athletics in secondary school years. Dudu Karakaya-Koyuncu graduated in physical education and sports from Erciyes University.

In 2009, Dudu Karakaya-Koyuncu became gold medalist in the 3000 m and 5000 m events of European Team Championships-First League held in Bergen, Norway. At the 2012 Balkan Athletics Indoor Championships held in Istanbul, she won the gold medal in 1500 m.

Karakaya qualified for participation in the 5000 m event at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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External links

Karakaya Dudu at World Athletics