Elif Polat

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Elif Polat

TürkiyeTürkiyeActive
Born
Jan 23, 1999 (27 years old)
Events
200 Metres Short Track · 300 Metres Short Track

Elif Polat is a Türkiye sprinter, born on January 23, 1999. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.51 in the 100m, 23.16 in the 200m, 53.03 in the 400m, 1:04.89 in the 400mH and 44.49 in the 4x100m. She has earned 13 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Türkiye.

Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track24.22
2026 season best24.22Feb 1, 2026 · Ataköy Arena, Istanbul
2026 season best
National record37.70300 Metres Short Track
National record
Personal best · 300 Metres Short Track39.25

As of Nov 13, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 24.22, 300 Metres Short Track 39.25, 2026 season best 24.22 (Feb 1, 2026, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (TUR)) · Last competition: Oman Athletics Grand Prix, Sep 5, 2026, 23.47 · National record (300 Metres Short Track) · 27 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mKonya 2022Türkiye 100 m all-time list11.51*1,091 pts–#548
200mKonya 2022Türkiye 200 m all-time list23.161,118 pts–#191
400mIzmir 2026Türkiye 400 m all-time list53.031,087 pts–#414
400mHBursa 2019Türkiye 400 m hurdles all-time list1:04.89884 pts––
4x100mKonya 2022Türkiye 4 × 100 m all-time list44.49––
4x400mKonya 2022Türkiye 4 × 400 m all-time list3:35.24–#568

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026100m 11.57+1.2May 23, 2026European Champion Clubs Cup - Track&Field Senior, Pistes d'atletisme Gaetà Huguet, Castellón
2026200m 23.19-0.3Jun 7, 2026Olympic Trials - Balkan Championships Selection
2026200m-short-track Indoor24.22–Feb 1, 2026Turkish Indoor Championships
2026200m-short-track 24.22–Feb 1, 2026Turkish Indoor Championships
2026300m 37.60–May 2, 2026Sprint - Engel ve Relay Cup
2026300m-short-track Indoor37.70–Feb 14, 2026Indoor Olympic Trial
20264x100m 45.36–May 23, 2026European Champion Clubs Cup - Track&Field Senior, Pistes d'atletisme Gaetà Huguet, Castellón
2026400m 53.03–Jun 6, 2026Olympic Trials - Balkan Championships Selection

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Elif Polat's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 24.22, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (TUR).

Elif Polat competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 300 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 24.22, set on Feb 1, 2026 in Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (TUR). Last competition: Oman Athletics Grand Prix on Sep 5, 2026, 23.47.