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Halil Akkaş
- Born
- Jul 1, 1983 (43 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kütahya, Turkey
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track
- Height
- 1.74 m
- Weight
- 60 kg
- Club
- Fenerbahçe SK
Halil Akkas is a Turkish middle-distance runner born on July 1, 1983, in Kutahya, who competes for Fenerbahce SK. He has achieved success across multiple events including the 1500m, 3000m, 5000m, and 3000m steeplechase.
Akkas won the 3000m steeplechase at the 2005 World University Games. He has consistently placed among the top finishers at major championships, including fourth in the 5000m at the 2006 European Championships, fourth in the 3000m at the 2007 European Indoor Championships, fourth in the 1500m at the 2006 World Indoor Championships, and sixth in the 3000m steeplechase at the 2007 World Championships.
His versatility across middle and long-distance events makes him one of Turkey's most accomplished runners. Akkas has been a consistent performer at the highest level of European and world athletics.
As of Nov 4, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:18.43 (#304 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 7:45.74, 2016 season best 8:33.12 (Aug 15, 2016, Estádio Olímpico, Rio de Janeiro (BRA)) · Last competition: The XXXI Olympic Games, Aug 15, 2016, 8:33.12 · National record (2000 Metres) · 43 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3000mSt | 8:33.12 | – | Aug 15, 2016 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
| 2015 | 3000m-short-track | 7:49.49 | – | Feb 7, 2015 | – |
| 2015 | 3000m Indoor | 7:49.49 | – | Feb 7, 2015 | Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 7:49.49 | – | Feb 7, 2015 | – |
| 2015 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 7:49.49 | – | Feb 7, 2015 | Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 2015 | 3000mSt | 8:22.49 | – | Jul 18, 2015 | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2014 | 3000mSt | 8:29.48 | – | May 24, 2014 | Fes (MAR) |
| 2014 | 10000m | 28:44.49 | – | May 3, 2014 | Mersin (TUR) |