Yasemin Can
TürkiyeActive- Born
- Dec 11, 1996 (29 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kenya, Kenya
- Events
- 10 000 m · 10 Kilometres Road
- Club
- Enkaspor
Yasemin Can (born Vivian Jemutai on 11 December 1996) is a Kenyan female long distance runner representing Turkey who specialises in the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres.
She is the reigning 10,000 m European champion.
Can is a six-time European Championship medalist, including three gold medals and the 5000 m/10,000 m double in 2016, and a four-time European Cross Country champion. She competed for Kenya before 13 March 2016, when she officially became eligible to represent Turkey at international competitions. Can is the Turkish record holder for the half marathon, and the Turkish indoor record holder for the 3000 m and 5000 m. She is a two-time Turkish champion.
As of Oct 31, 2026: 10 000 m 30:26.41 (#61 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 30:36, 2025 season best 15:52.80 (Sep 2, 2025, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir (TUR)) · Last competition: 31st SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Lagoa, Dec 14, 2025, 25:13 · National record (Half Marathon) · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5000m | 15:52.80 | – | Sep 2, 2025 | Clubs Super League Final, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 25:13 | – | Dec 14, 2025 | 31st SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Lagoa |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 30:36 | – | Oct 5, 2025 | tRUNsylvania International 10K Brasov, Brasov |
| 2024 | 3000m | 9:25.88 | – | Jun 30, 2024 | Turkish Championships, Seha Aksoy Atletizm Pisti, Izmir |
| 2024 | 5000m | 15:46.45 | – | May 26, 2024 | Balkan Championships, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir |
| 2024 | 5Kilometre | 16:05 | – | Dec 31, 2024 | BOclassic Alto Adige |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 26:01 | – | Dec 8, 2024 | 30th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Antalya |
| 2023 | 3000m Indoor | 9:01.34 | – | Mar 2, 2023 | European Athletics Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |