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Mehmet Yurdadon

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Mehmet Yurdadon

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Birth dateJun 2, 1954
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Mehmet Yurdadon is a Türkiye long-distance runner, born on June 2, 1954. He competes primarily in the 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 13:33.70 in the 5000m and 28:35.06 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Türkiye.

Key facts
5000 m
13:33.70
10 000 m
28:35.06
1986 season best
29:23.35
Aug 26, 1986
1986 season best
Last competition
Stuttgart European Championships
Aug 31, 1986 · 29:23.35
Stuttgart European Championships
Age
72 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 5000 m 13:33.70, 10 000 m 28:35.06, 1986 season best 29:23.35 (Aug 26, 1986) · Last competition: Stuttgart European Championships, Aug 31, 1986, 29:23.35 · 72 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1986
10000m
29:23.35-Aug 26, 1986
↓
Stuttgart European Championships
1983
CrossCount
37:24-Mar 20, 1983
↑
-
1982
5000m
13:33.70-Jul 15, 1982--
1982
10000m
28:35.06-Jul 29, 1982
↓
-
1981
CrossCount
37:50-Mar 28, 1981
↑
-

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:23.35-Aug 31Stuttgart European Championships
10000m
29:23.35-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships

1983

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
DNS-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
10000m
DNS-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
CrossCount
37:24-Mar 2011th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Gateshead

1982

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:35.06-Jul 29Helsinki
5000m
13:33.70-Jul 15Lappeenranta

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
37:50-Mar 289th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Madrid

Honours

F

11th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1983
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mehmet Yurdadon's 5000 m personal best?

Mehmet Yurdadon's 5000 m personal best is 13:33.70, set on Jul 15, 1982 in Lappeenranta (FIN).

Which events does Mehmet Yurdadon compete in?

Mehmet Yurdadon competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

How did Mehmet Yurdadon perform in 1986?

1986 season best: 29:23.35, set on Aug 26, 1986. Last competition: Stuttgart European Championships on Aug 31, 1986, 29:23.35.