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Yiğit Dilaver Eker

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Birth dateJul 4, 2001
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Yiğit Dilaver Eker is a Türkiye middle-distance runner, born on July 4, 2001. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:56.84 in the 800m, 3:48.4h in the 1500m, 8:09.24 in the 3000m, 14:03.77 in the 5000m and 30:24.08 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Türkiye.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
8:12.41
1500 Metres Short Track
3:51.74
2026 season best
4:02.74
May 8, 2026 · Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir (TUR)
2026 season best
Last competition
Turkish Universities Championships
May 9, 2026 · 15:25.18
Turkish Universities Championships
Age
25 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:12.41, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:51.74, 2026 season best 4:02.74 (May 8, 2026, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir (TUR)) · Last competition: Turkish Universities Championships, May 9, 2026, 15:25.18 · 25 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:56.84
3:48.4HT
3000m
8:09.24
14:03.77
30:24.08
1500m-short-track
3:51.74
3000m-short-track
8:12.41
800m-short-track
1:56.84

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m
4:02.74-May 8, 2026
↓
Turkish Universities Championships
2026
5000m
15:25.18-May 9, 2026
↓
Turkish Universities Championships
2025
1500m
3:54.32-Apr 19, 2025
↓
Tohm/Olympic Trials
2025
3000m
8:09.24-Aug 23, 2025
↑
Turkish Championships, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir - Invitational Events
2025
5000m
14:03.77-Aug 24, 2025
↓
Turkish Championships, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir - Invitational Events
2025
CrossCount
24:35-Nov 26, 2025
↑
Turkish Cross Country Championships, Istanbul - XC 7.5km
2025
10000m
30:24.08-May 3, 2025-Turkish 10,000m Championship, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir
2024
1500m
3:48.4h-Apr 27, 2024
↓
International Throwing Cup & Olympic Trial, Zeytinköy Atletizm Pisti, Antalya
2024
1500m-short-track
3:51.74-Feb 17, 2024-Turkish Indoor Champioships
2024
3000m
8:12.41-Feb 18, 2024
↑
Turkish Indoor Champioships
2024
3000m-short-track
8:12.41-Feb 18, 2024-Turkish Indoor Champioships
2024
5000m
14:30.02-May 18, 2024
↓
National Team Selection Competition, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir
2024
CrossCount
25:02-Dec 8, 2024
↑
30th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Antalya
2023
1500m
3:55.55-Jul 8, 2023
↓
Turkish Championships, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa
2023
3000m
8:25.87-Jul 9, 2023
↑
Turkish Championships, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa
2022
800m
1:56.84-Feb 25, 2022-Turkish Indoor Championships
2022
800m-short-track
1:56.84-Feb 25, 2022-Turkish Indoor Championships

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:25.18-May 9Turkish Universities Championships
1500m
4:02.74-May 8Turkish Universities Championships

2025

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
24:35-Nov 26Turkish Cross Country Championships, Istanbul - XC 7.5km
5000m
14:03.77-Aug 24Turkish Championships, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir - Invitational Events
5000m
14:03.77-Aug 23Turkish Championships, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir - Invitational Events
3000m
8:09.24-Aug 23Turkish Championships, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir - Invitational Events
3000m
8:26.37-Jul 6Hüseyin Manioglu Cup, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir
5000m
14:20.10-Jul 5Hüseyin Manioglu Cup, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir
5000m
14:43.81-Jun 12Nuri Turan Clubs 1st League Final & Olympic Trials, Sazova Athletics Facility, Eskisehir - Club Championships
3000m
8:26.88-Jun 12Nuri Turan Clubs 1st League Final & Olympic Trials, Sazova Athletics Facility, Eskisehir - Club Championships
5000m
14:43.81-Jun 11Nuri Turan Clubs 1st League Final & Olympic Trials, Sazova Athletics Facility, Eskisehir - Club Championships
5000m
14:06.22-May 31National Team Selection for European Team Championship
10000m
30:24.08-May 3Turkish 10,000m Championship, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir
3000m
8:24.36-Apr 20Tohm/Olympic Trials
1500m
3:54.32-Apr 20Tohm/Olympic Trials
1500m
3:54.32-Apr 19Tohm/Olympic Trials

2024

22 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
25:02-Dec 830th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Antalya
CrossCount
29:57-Oct 20Turkish Cross Country Championships, Dokumapark, Antalya - XC 7.5km
3000m
8:24.63-Aug 18Turkcell Clubs Super League, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir
5000m
14:57.28-Jun 30Turkish Championships, Seha Aksoy Atletizm Pisti, Izmir
3000m
8:19.37-Jun 30Turkish Championships, Seha Aksoy Atletizm Pisti, Izmir
5000m
14:57.28-Jun 29Turkish Championships, Seha Aksoy Atletizm Pisti, Izmir
3000m
8:17.82-May 26Balkan Championships, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir
3000m
8:13.02-May 19National Team Selection Competition, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir
5000m
14:30.02-May 19National Team Selection Competition, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir
5000m
14:30.02-May 18National Team Selection Competition, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir
3000m
8:24.66-Apr 28International Throwing Cup & Olympic Trial, Zeytinköy Atletizm Pisti, Antalya
1500m
3:48.4HT-Apr 27International Throwing Cup & Olympic Trial, Zeytinköy Atletizm Pisti, Antalya
1500m
3:48.4HT-Apr 27International Throwing Cup & Olympic Trial, Zeytinköy Atletizm Pisti, Antalya
1500m-short-track
3:51.74-Feb 18Turkish Indoor Champioships
3000m-short-track
8:12.41-Feb 18Turkish Indoor Champioships
1500m-short-track
3:51.74-Feb 17Turkish Indoor Champioships
1500m-short-track
3:54.57-Feb 4Indoor Oliympic Trial
3000m-short-track
8:15.63-Feb 4Indoor Oliympic Trial
1500m-short-track
3:54.57-Feb 3Indoor Oliympic Trial
3000m-short-track
8:23.24-Jan 21Indoor Oliympic Trial / Natıonal Team Selection, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i)
3000m-short-track
8:23.24-Jan 20Indoor Oliympic Trial / Natıonal Team Selection, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i)
1500m-short-track
3:56.57-Jan 20Indoor Oliympic Trial / Natıonal Team Selection, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i)

2022

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:00.21-Jun 26Turkish Championships
800m
2:00.21-Jun 25Turkish Championships
800m
1:59.42-Jun 22İl Deneme - Orhan Altan Anma Yarişmalari, Ali Naili Moran Atletizm Sahası, Ankara
800m-short-track
1:56.84-Feb 27Turkish Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:58.77-Feb 27Turkish Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:58.77-Feb 26Turkish Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:56.84-Feb 25Turkish Indoor Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Yiğit Dilaver Eker's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Yiğit Dilaver Eker's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:12.41, set on Feb 18, 2024 in Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (TUR) (i).

Which events does Yiğit Dilaver Eker compete in?

Yiğit Dilaver Eker competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.

How did Yiğit Dilaver Eker perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 4:02.74, set on May 8, 2026 in Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir (TUR). Last competition: Turkish Universities Championships on May 9, 2026, 15:25.18.