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Ali Topkara

Ali Topkara

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Birth dateNov 4, 1983
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Ali Topkara is a Türkiye middle-distance runner, born on November 4, 1983. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:54.10 in the 1500m, 8:07.74 in the 3000m, 13:56.66 in the 5000m, 29:12.45 in the 10000m and 1:06:06 in the Semi. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Türkiye.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
8:09.26
10 000 m
29:12.45
2009 season best
8:09.26
Feb 21, 2009
2009 season best
Age
42 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:09.26, 10 000 m 29:12.45, 2009 season best 8:09.26 (Feb 21, 2009) · 42 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:54.10
3000m
8:07.74
13:56.66
29:12.45
1:06:06
3000m-short-track
8:09.26
15Kilometr
44:59
10Kilometr
30:26

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2009
3000m-short-track
8:09.26-Feb 21, 2009--
2009
5000m
14:06.59-May 29, 2009
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2008
3000m
8:24.30-Jun 1, 2008
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2008
5000m
14:22.33-May 31, 2008
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2008
10000m
31:52.14-Apr 12, 2008
↓
Istanbul European 10,000m Cup, Istanbul
2008
Semi
1:08:39-Mar 2, 2008
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2007
3000m
8:16.46-Jun 30, 2007
↓
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2007
5000m
13:56.66-Jun 9, 2007
↑
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2007
10000m
29:12.45-Jun 2, 2007
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2007
15Kilometr
45:35-Oct 28, 2007
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2006
1500m
3:54.10-May 20, 2006--
2006
3000m
8:07.74-Jul 19, 2006
↓
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2006
5000m
13:57.11-Jul 22, 2006
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2006
CrossCount
29:15-Dec 10, 2006
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13th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, San Giorgio su Legnano - Exhibition
2006
10Kilometr
30:26-May 14, 2006--
2006
15Kilometr
44:59-Nov 5, 2006
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2006
Semi
1:06:06-Feb 19, 2006
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2005
3000m
8:18.91-May 15, 2005
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2005
5000m
14:36.68-May 14, 2005
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2005
CrossCount
28:53-Dec 11, 2005
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12th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Tilburg - U20 Events
2005
10000m
30:27.50-Jun 5, 2005
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2005
15Kilometr
45:24-Oct 2, 2005
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2004
15Kilometr
47:35-Oct 10, 2004
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2009

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:15.93-Jun 9Bursa Club Championships, Bursa
5000m
14:06.59-May 29Beograd Artur Takač Memorial, Beograd
5000m
14:11.28-May 23Ankara Club Championships, Ankara
3000m-short-track
8:23.57-Mar 7European Indoor Championships, Oval Lingotto, Torino (i)
3000m-short-track
8:23.57-Mar 6European Indoor Championships, Oval Lingotto, Torino (i)
3000m-short-track
8:09.26-Feb 21Pireaus Balkan Indoor Championships, Pireaus (i)
3000m-short-track
8:21.8HT-Jan 30Turkish Indoor Championships, Izmir (i)

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:24.30-Jun 1Turkish Championships, Izmir
5000m
14:22.33-May 31Turkish Championships, Izmir
10000m
31:52.14-Apr 12Istanbul European 10,000m Cup, Istanbul
Semi
1:08:39-Mar 2Half Marathon, Antalya

2007

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
45:35-Oct 28Istanbul Eurasia 15 km, Istanbul
5000m
14:48.85-Jul 4Sofia Balkan Championships, Sofia
3000m
8:16.46-Jun 30Istanbul 62nd Cezmi Or Memorial, Istanbul
5000m
14:45.81-Jun 23European Cup Second League Gr. B, Zenica
5000m
13:56.66-Jun 9Zhukovskiy Znamenskiy Memorial, Zhukovskiy
10000m
29:12.45-Jun 2Neerpelt Nacht van de Euregio, Neerpelt
5000m
14:20.69-May 12Turkish Championships, Ankara

2006

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
29:15-Dec 1013th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, San Giorgio su Legnano - Exhibition
15Kilometr
44:59-Nov 5Istanbul Eurasia 15 km, Istanbul
5000m
13:57.11-Jul 22Heusden KBC-Nacht Nat. Events, Heusden-Zolder
3000m
8:07.74-Jul 19Naimette-Xhovémont Meeting Int. de la Province de Liége, Naimette-Xhovémont
5000m
14:33.69-Jul 12Tel-Aviv Israeli Championships, Tel Aviv
3000m
8:08.43-Jun 11Istanbul Enka Grand Prix, Istanbul
3000m
8:14.19-May 21Turkish Championships, Ankara
1500m
3:54.10-May 20Turkish Championships, Ankara
10Kilometr
30:26-May 14Istanbul
Semi
1:06:06-Feb 19Trabzon International Half Marathon, Trabzon

2005

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
28:53-Dec 1112th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Tilburg - U20 Events
15Kilometr
45:24-Oct 2Istanbul Intercontinental Eurasian 15 km, Istanbul
10000m
30:27.50-Jun 5Istanbul
3000m
8:18.91-May 15Turkish Championships, Ankara
5000m
14:36.68-May 14Turkish Championships, Ankara

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
47:35-Oct 10Istanbul Intercontinental Eurasia, Istanbul

Honours

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Turkish Indoor Championships

3000 Metres Short Track

2009
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Turkish Championships

5000 Metres

2005
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ali Topkara's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Ali Topkara's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:09.26, set on Feb 21, 2009 in Pireaus (GRE) (i).

Which events does Ali Topkara compete in?

Ali Topkara competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

How did Ali Topkara perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 8:09.26, set on Feb 21, 2009.