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Eşref Apak

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Eşref Apak

TURTURMen
Birth dateJan 3, 1982
BirthplaceKalecik, Turkey
Height1.86 m
Weight105 kg

Esref Apak is a Turkish hammer thrower born on January 3, 1982, in Kalecik, Ankara. Standing 185 cm tall and weighing 115 kg, he studied physical education and sports at Gazi University in Ankara while competing for Fenerbahce Athletics and later Enkaspor under coach Artun Talay.

Apak competed at the 2004 Athens Olympics, finishing fourth with a throw of 79.51 metres. Following doping-related disqualifications of higher-placed athletes, he was moved up to second place behind Japan's Koji Murofushi, but the IOC declined to award his silver medal due to his subsequent suspension. He won gold at the 2005 Mediterranean Games in Almeria.

Apak is married to sprinter Sema Aydemir, and the couple has a son named Ali. His career was interrupted by a two-year doping ban from June 2013 to June 2015 for the prohibited substance Stanozolol.

Key facts
Hammer Throw
81.45
#57 all-time
2022 season best
71.34
Aug 11, 2022 · Athletics Stadium, Konya (TUR)
2022 season best
Last competition
Turkish Super League Second Race, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa
Aug 26, 2022 · 68.15
Turkish Super League Second Race, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Record
National record · Hammer Throw 81.45
National record
Age
44 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Hammer Throw 81.45 (#57 all-time), 2022 season best 71.34 (Aug 11, 2022, Athletics Stadium, Konya (TUR)) · Last competition: Turkish Super League Second Race, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa, Aug 26, 2022, 68.15 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · National record (Hammer Throw) · 44 years old

PB

Personal bests

81.45
#57 all-time
71.45
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2022
HT
71.34-Aug 11, 2022
↓
Athletics Stadium, Konya (TUR)
2021
HT
77.10-Jun 19, 2021
↓
European Athletics Team Championships First League, Cluj Arena, Cluj-Napoca
2020
HT
77.56-Feb 22, 2020
↓
Nevin Yanıt Atletizm Pisti, Mersin (TUR)
2019
HT
74.45-Jun 19, 2019
↓
Turkish Club Championships, Bursa
2018
HT
78.59-May 20, 2018
↓
Mersin (TUR)
2017
HT
78.00-Jun 6, 2017
↓
Ankara (TUR)
2016
HT
76.45-Jun 25, 2016
↓
Pitesti (ROU)
2015
HT
76.82-Aug 1, 2015
↓
Pitesti (ROU)
2013
HT
76.94-Jun 1, 2013
↓
Izmir (TUR)
2012
HT
78.28-Jul 5, 2012
↓
Izmir (TUR)
2011
HT
78.04-Jul 9, 2011
↓
Izmir (TUR)
2010
HT
75.22-May 22, 2010
↓
Bursa (TUR)
2009
HT
77.11-Jun 6, 2009
↓
Izmir (TUR)
2008
HT
79.15-Jun 13, 2008
↓
Ankara (TUR)
2007
HT
80.31-Jul 28, 2007
↓
Minsk (BLR)
2006
HT
79.80-Jun 11, 2006
↓
Ankara (TUR)
2005
HT
81.45-Jun 4, 2005
↓
Istanbul (TUR)
2004
HT
81.27-Aug 3, 2004
↓
Ankara (TUR)
2003
HT
77.57-Jul 6, 2003
↓
Istanbul (TUR)
2002
HT
73.24-Jun 2, 2002
↓
Ankara (TUR)
2001
HT
72.82-Aug 19, 2001
↓
Izmir (TUR)
2000
HT
69.97-Oct 18, 2000
↓
Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships
1999
HammerThro
71.45-Jul 18, 1999-Bydgoszcz IAAF World Youth Championships

2021

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
69.34-Sep 14Turkcell Süper Lig 2. Kademe Yarışmaları, Izmir
HT
73.19-Aug 30Turkcell Süper Lig 1.Kademe Yarışmaları, Gaziantep
HT
76.71-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
HT
76.76-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
HT
76.71-Aug 4The XXXII Olympic Games
HT
76.76-Aug 2The XXXII Olympic Games
HT
73.60-Jun 27Balkan Championships, Atletski stadion, Smederevo
HT
73.60-Jun 26Balkan Championships, Atletski stadion, Smederevo
HT
77.10-Jun 20European Athletics Team Championships First League, Cluj Arena, Cluj-Napoca
HT
77.10-Jun 19European Athletics Team Championships First League, Cluj Arena, Cluj-Napoca
HT
76.57-Jun 6Turkish Championships, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa
HT
75.67-Jun 6Rekor Deneme, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa
HT
76.57-Jun 4Turkish Championships, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa
HT
75.99-May 8European Throwing Cup, Amphitheatre Salona, Split
HT
76.92-Apr 18Nurullah Ivak Throwing Meeting, Bursa
HT
76.53-Feb 28Turkish Winter Throwing Championships, Nevin Yanıt Atletizm Pisti, Mersin

2020

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
74.47-Aug 28Turkish Super League, Bursa
HT
74.11-Aug 19Süper Lig 1. Kademe, Bursa
HT
77.56-Feb 22Seyfi Alanya Winter Throws, Nevin Yanıt Atletizm Pisti, Mersin

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
74.45-Jun 19Turkish Club Championships, Bursa

2018

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
73.66-Aug 16Bursa Turkish Super League, Bursa
HT
72.70-Aug 10European Athletics Championships
HT
72.70-Aug 6European Athletics Championships
HT
76.21-Jul 20Stara Zagora Balkan Championships, Stara Zagora
HT
78.01-Jul 7Turkish Championships, Bursa
HT
76.44-Jun 10Istanbul Cezmi Or Memorial, Istanbul
HT
73.50-May 27Birmingham ECCC Group A, Birmingham
HT
73.50-May 26Birmingham ECCC Group A, Birmingham
HT
78.59-May 20Mersin Turkish Club Championships, Mersin
HT
78.39-Apr 21Bursa Nurullah Ivak Throwing Meeting, Bursa
HT
75.20-Mar 11Leiria European Throwing Cup, Leiria
HT
75.20-Mar 10Leiria European Throwing Cup, Leiria
HT
77.73-Feb 17Mersin Seyfi Alanya Winter Throws, Mersin
HT
77.39-Feb 10Izmir
HT
74.68-Jan 27Izmir

2017

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
73.55-Aug 9IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
HT
73.55-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
HT
75.35-Jul 6Bursa Turkish Club Championships, Bursa
HT
71.53-Jun 25European Athletics Team Championships First League, Kaarlen kenttä, Vaasa
HT
71.53-Jun 24European Athletics Team Championships First League, Kaarlen kenttä, Vaasa
HT
74.35-Jun 14Bursa Turkish U23 Championships, Bursa - Invitational Events
HT
78.00-Jun 6Ankara Turkish Super League, Ankara
HT
74.32-May 18Baku Islamic Solidarity Games, Baku
HT
76.69-Apr 29Bursa
HT
76.17-Apr 22Antalya
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Honours

🥇

European Athletics Team Championships First League

Hammer Throw

2021
🥇

Balkan Championships

Hammer Throw

2021
🥇

Turkish Championships

Hammer Throw

2021
🥇

European Throwing Cup

Hammer Throw

2021
🥇

Turkish Championships

Hammer Throw

2018
🥇

Pitesti Balkan Championships

Hammer Throw

2016
🥇

Pitesti Balkan Championships

Hammer Throw

2015
🥇

Turkish Championships

Hammer Throw

2013
🥇

Turkish Championships

Hammer Throw

2011
🥇

Turkish Championships

Hammer Throw

2010
🥇

Turkish Championships

Hammer Throw

2009
🥇

Turkish Championships

Hammer Throw

2008
🥉

Yalta European Winter Throwing Cup

Hammer Throw

2007
🥇

Almería Mediterranean Games

Hammer Throw

2005
🥈

Izmir Universiade

Hammer Throw

2005
🥈

The XXVIII Olympic Games

Hammer Throw

2004
🥇

Istanbul Balkan Championships

Hammer Throw

2004
🥈

Marsa European Winter Throwing Challenge

Hammer Throw

2004
🥈

Bydgoszcz European U23 Championships

Hammer Throw

2003
🥉

European Junior Championships

Hammer Throw

2001
🥇

Turkish Championships

Hammer Throw

2001
🥇

Santiago de Chile IAAF World Junior Championships

Hammer Throw

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Eşref Apak's Hammer Throw personal best?

Eşref Apak's Hammer Throw personal best is 81.45, set on Jun 4, 2005 in Istanbul (TUR), #57 on the all-time list.

Which events does Eşref Apak compete in?

Eşref Apak competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Eşref Apak perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 71.34, set on Aug 11, 2022 in Athletics Stadium, Konya (TUR). Last competition: Turkish Super League Second Race, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa on Aug 26, 2022, 68.15.

How many medals has Eşref Apak won?

Eşref Apak has won 1 Olympic Games medal.