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Mehmet Tümkan

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Birth dateOct 2, 1943
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Mehmet Tümkan is a Türkiye middle-distance runner, born on October 2, 1943. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:49.5h in the 800m, 3:40.2h in the 1500m, 8:14.0h in the 3000m, 3:51.2h in the 1500m-short-track and 8:14.0h in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Türkiye.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
8:14.0h
1977 season best
8:14.0h
Mar 12, 1977
Last competition
European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
Mar 12, 1977 · 8:14.0h
European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
Age
82 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:14.0h, 1977 season best 8:14.0h (Mar 12, 1977) · Last competition: European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i), Mar 12, 1977, 8:14.0h · 82 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:49.5HT
3:40.2HT
3000m
8:14.0HT
1500m-short-track
3:51.2HT
3000m-short-track
8:14.0HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1977
3000m-short-track
8:14.0h-Mar 12, 1977-European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
1971
1500m-short-track
3:57.8h-Mar 13, 1971-European Indoor Championships
1971
800m
1:49.80-Aug 15, 1971-Helsinki European Championships

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
8:14.0HT-Mar 12European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)

1971

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.80-Aug 15Helsinki European Championships
800m
1:49.80-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
1500m
3:57.4HT-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
1500m-short-track
3:57.8HT-Mar 13European Indoor Championships

1970

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m-short-track
3:51.2HT-Mar 14European Indoor Championships

1969

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:47.0HT-Sep 16Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mehmet Tümkan's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Mehmet Tümkan's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:14.0h, set on Mar 12, 1977 in Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (ESP) (i).

Which events does Mehmet Tümkan compete in?

Mehmet Tümkan competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Mehmet Tümkan perform in 1977?

1977 season best: 8:14.0h, set on Mar 12, 1977. Last competition: European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i) on Mar 12, 1977, 8:14.0h.