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Metin Sazak

Metin Sazak

TURTURMen
Birth dateFeb 4, 1973
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Metin Sazak is a Türkiye middle-distance runner, born on February 4, 1973. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:51.78 in the 1500m, 7:55.24 in the 3000m, 13:40.60 in the 5000m, 28:47.37 in the 10000m and 1:04:56 in the Semi. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Türkiye.

Key facts
3000 m
7:55.24
2000 Metres
5:06.73
2005 season best
2:26:15
Oct 2, 2005
2005 season best
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: 3000 m 7:55.24, 2000 Metres 5:06.73, 2005 season best 2:26:15 (Oct 2, 2005) · 53 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:51.78
3000m
7:55.24
13:40.60
28:47.37
1:04:56
2:26:15
1500m-short-track
3:57.05
2000m
5:06.73
3000m-short-track
8:10.14
15Kilometr
46:40

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2005
Marathon
2:26:15-Oct 2, 2005--
2004
15Kilometr
47:46-Oct 10, 2004
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2003
2000m
5:15.47-Jun 7, 2003
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2003
3000m
8:13.98-Jun 22, 2003
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2003
5000m
14:18.69-Jul 12, 2003
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2003
Semi
1:04:56-Sep 28, 2003--
2002
1500m-short-track
3:57.05-Feb 8, 2002--
2002
3000m
8:12.79-May 12, 2002
↓
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2002
5000m
14:24.22-May 12, 2002
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2002
15Kilometr
46:44-Oct 27, 2002
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2001
1500m
3:51.78-Jun 22, 2001--
2001
3000m
8:23.59-Jun 23, 2001
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2001
5000m
14:10.22-Jun 16, 2001
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2001
15Kilometr
46:40-Nov 11, 2001
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2000
CrossCount
32:45-Dec 10, 2000
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7th European Cross Country Championships, Malmö - U20 Events
2000
15Kilometr
46:43-Oct 15, 2000
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1999
3000m-short-track
8:10.14-Feb 13, 1999--
1999
3000m
8:10.23-Jun 12, 1999
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1999
CrossCount
13:38-Mar 27, 1999
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27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
1999
10000m
30:04.30-Jun 26, 1999
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1998
2000m
5:06.73-Jun 20, 1998
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1998
3000m
7:55.24-Aug 30, 1998
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1998
5000m
13:40.60-May 31, 1998
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1998
10000m
28:47.37-Jun 13, 1998
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2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:15-Oct 2Istanbul Intercontinental Eurasia Marathon, Istanbul

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
47:46-Oct 10Istanbul Intercontinental Eurasia, Istanbul

2003

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:56-Sep 28Grevenmacher Route du Vin, Grevenmacher
5000m
14:18.69-Jul 12Thiva Balkan Championships, Thiva
5000m
14:26.53-Jul 5Istanbul Turkish Club Championships, Istanbul
3000m
8:13.98-Jun 22European Cup 2nd League Gr.B, Istanbul
2000m
5:15.47-Jun 7Istanbul Cezmi Or Memorial, Istanbul
5000m
14:27.15-May 10Izmir Turkish Club Championships, Izmir
3000m
8:25.71-May 10Izmir Turkish Club Championships, Izmir

2002

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
46:44-Oct 2715 km, Istanbul
5000m
14:38.00-Jun 22European Cup 2nd League B, Beograd
3000m
8:12.82-Jun 9Istanbul Cezmi Or Memorial, Istanbul
3000m
8:12.79-May 12Izmir
5000m
14:24.22-May 12Izmir
1500m-short-track
3:57.05-Feb 8Rasht (i)

2001

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
46:40-Nov 11Istanbul 15 km, Istanbul
5000m
14:10.35-Jul 7Trikala Balkan Games, Trikala
3000m
8:23.59-Jun 23European Cup 2nd League Group A, Riga
1500m
3:51.78-Jun 22European Cup 2nd League Group A, Riga
5000m
14:10.22-Jun 16Istanbul Cezmi Or Memorial, Istanbul

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
32:45-Dec 107th European Cross Country Championships, Malmö - U20 Events
15Kilometr
46:43-Oct 1515 km, Istanbul

1999

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
30:04.30-Jun 26Istanbul Balkan Championships, Istanbul
3000m
8:10.23-Jun 12European Cup 2nd League Group B, Tel Aviv
3000m
8:13.02-Jun 4Moskva Znamenskiy Memorial, Moskva
CrossCount
13:38-Mar 2727th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
3000m-short-track
8:10.14-Feb 13Pireaus Balkan Indoor Championships, Pireaus (i)

1998

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:55.24-Aug 30Rieti '98, Rieti
5000m
13:51.70-Aug 22Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
10000m
28:48.66-Aug 22Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
10000m
28:48.66-Aug 18Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
5000m
13:51.70-Aug 18Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
2000m
5:06.73-Jun 20Istanbul
5000m
13:58.21-Jun 14Beograd Balkan Games, Beograd
10000m
28:47.37-Jun 13Beograd Balkan Games, Beograd
3000m
7:59.32-Jun 6European Cup 2nd League Group B, Beograd
5000m
13:40.60-May 31Beograd ECCC Men Group B, Beograd

Honours

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Istanbul Balkan Championships

10,000 Metres

1999
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Pireaus Balkan Indoor Championships

3000 Metres Short Track

1999
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Beograd Balkan Games

10,000 Metres

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Metin Sazak's 3000 m personal best?

Metin Sazak's 3000 m personal best is 7:55.24, set on Aug 30, 1998 in Rieti (ITA).

Which events does Metin Sazak compete in?

Metin Sazak competes in the 3000 m and 2000 Metres.

How did Metin Sazak perform in 2005?

2005 season best: 2:26:15, set on Oct 2, 2005.