Nilay Esen
TürkiyeActive- Born
- Jan 3, 1987 (39 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Nilay Esen is a Türkiye long-distance runner, born on January 3, 1987. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
Her personal bests include 9:48.53 in the 3000m, 17:02.28 in the 5000m, 35:55.40 in the 10000m, 1:14:00 in the Semi and 2:37:09 in the Marathon. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Türkiye.
Personal best · Marathon2:37:09
2026 season best1:27:36Apr 19, 2026 · Istanbul
Personal best · Half Marathon1:14:00
Last competitionIstanbul Half MarathonApr 19, 2026 · 1:27:36
As of Nov 6, 2026: Marathon 2:37:09, Half Marathon 1:14:00, 2026 season best 1:27:36 (Apr 19, 2026, Istanbul (TUR)) · Last competition: Istanbul Half Marathon, Apr 19, 2026, 1:27:36 · 39 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:27:36 | – | Apr 19, 2026 | Istanbul Half Marathon |
| 2019 | 15Kilometr | 59:25 | – | Apr 14, 2019 | Bursa (TUR) |
| 2019 | Semi | 1:21:34 | – | Jan 6, 2019 | Adana Half Marathon, Adana |
| 2018 | 15Kilometr | 58:01 | – | Nov 11, 2018 | Istanbul 15 km |
| 2016 | Semi | 1:18:44 | – | Jan 3, 2016 | Adana (TUR) |
| 2015 | 5000m | 18:07.48 | – | Sep 5, 2015 | Ankara (TUR) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:14:00 | – | Jan 4, 2015 | Adana (TUR) |
| 2015 | Marathon | 2:37:09 | – | Apr 26, 2015 | Hamburg (GER) |