Yeliz Kurt

Yeliz Kurt

Born
Jan 15, 1984 (42 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Yeliz Kurt is a Türkiye middle-distance runner, born on January 15, 1984. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 4x400m.

Her personal bests include 2:00.91 in the 800m, 4:10.36 in the 1500m, 3:37.88 in the 4x400m, 4:23.73 in the 1500m-short-track and 2:02.47 in the 800m-short-track. She has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Türkiye.

Personal best · 800 m2:00.91
2011 season best2:02.47Jan 30, 2011 · Bratislava (SVK) (i)
National record2:39.921000 Metres
Personal best · 1500 m4:10.36

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 2:00.91 (#879 all-time), 1500 m 4:10.36, 2011 season best 2:02.47 (Jan 30, 2011, Bratislava (SVK) (i)) · Last competition: Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline, Aug 5, 2011, DQ · National record (1000 Metres) · 42 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIzmir 2008Türkiye 800 m all-time list2:00.911,146 pts#879
1500mBursa 2009Türkiye 1500 m all-time list4:10.361,124 pts–
4x400mZenica 2007Türkiye 4 × 400 m all-time list3:37.88–
1500m-short-trackIndoorTorino 20094:23.731,042 pts–
800m-short-track20112:02.471,146 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorBratislava 20112:02.471,146 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2011800m-short-track Indoor2:02.47–Jan 30, 2011Bratislava (SVK) (i)
2011800m-short-track 2:02.47–Jan 30, 2011–
2011800m Indoor2:02.47–Jan 30, 2011Bratislava (SVK) (i)
2009800m 2:01.03–May 30, 2009Kalamata (GRE)
2009800m-short-track Indoor2:03.87–Feb 21, 2009Pireaus Balkan Indoor Championships
20091000m 2:39.92–Jun 6, 2009Istanbul (TUR)
20094x400Metre Indoor3:37.37–Mar 8, 2009European Indoor Championships, Oval Lingotto, Torino (i)
20094x400m 3:41.50–Jun 21, 2009European Athletics Team Championships First League, Fana Stadion, Bergen
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yeliz Kurt's 800 m personal best is 2:00.91, set on Jun 1, 2008 in Izmir (TUR), #879 on the all-time list.

Yeliz Kurt competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2011 season best: 2:02.47, set on Jan 30, 2011 in Bratislava (SVK) (i). Last competition: Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline on Aug 5, 2011, DQ.