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Meryem Akdağ
TürkiyeActive- Born
- Aug 5, 1992 (34 years old)
- Birthplace
- Eldoret, Kenya
- Events
- 1500 m · 3000 m steeplechase
- Height
- 1.71 m
- Weight
- 51 kg
Meryem Akda, also spelled Akdağ (born Mirriam Jepchirchir Maiyo on August 5, 1992) is a Kenyan middle and long-distance running athlete who represents Turkey. competing in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m events.
She is a member of Enkaspor in Istanbul.
She competed for Kenya until May 21, 2015. On March 13, 2016, she became officially eligible to represent Turkey at international competitions. Akda earned a quota spot for the women's 5000 m and another one for women's 3000 m steeplechase event in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
As of Nov 8, 2026: 1500 m 4:05.47 (#564 all-time), 3000 m steeplechase 9:36.54 (#280 all-time), 2026 season best 16:22.35 (May 24, 2026, Pistes d'atletisme Gaetà Huguet, Castellón (ESP)) · Last competition: Crete Half Marathon, Oct 4, 2026, 1:17:36 · 34 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 16:22.35 | – | May 24, 2026 | European Champion Clubs Cup - Track&Field Senior, Pistes d'atletisme Gaetà Huguet, Castellón |
| 2026 | CrossCount | 36:34 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km |
| 2026 | Semi | 1:17:36 | – | Oct 4, 2026 | Crete Half Marathon |
| 2025 | 1500m Indoor | 4:32.03 | – | Jan 27, 2025 | National Team Selection For Balkan Indoor Championship, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
| 2025 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 4:32.03 | – | Jan 27, 2025 | National Team Selection For Balkan Indoor Championship, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
| 2025 | 5000m | 16:37.31 | – | Jun 17, 2025 | Clubs Super League 1st Stage |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 33:59 | – | Apr 13, 2025 | European Running Championships |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:34.74 | – | Jun 15, 2024 | National Trials for the XXXIII Olympics Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |