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Yunus Emre Akkuş
TURMenBirth dateJun 28, 1999
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Yunus Emre Akkuş is a Türkiye middle-distance runner, born on June 28, 1999. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:53.35 in the 1500m, 8:17.09 in the 3000m, 14:50.64 in the 5000m, 1:11:36 in the Semi and 2:26:49 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Türkiye.
Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:54.33
2000 Metres Short Track
5:49.26
Last competition
7th IInternational Mersin Marathon
Dec 14, 2025 · 2:26:49
Age
27 years old
As of Sep 26, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:54.33, 2000 Metres Short Track 5:49.26, 2025 season best 8:42.99 (Jan 28, 2025, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (TUR) (i)) · Last competition: 7th IInternational Mersin Marathon, Dec 14, 2025, 2:26:49 · 27 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3000m | 8:42.99 | - | Jan 28, 2025 | ↓ | National Team Selection For Balkan Indoor Championship, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
| 2025 | 3000m-short-track | 8:42.99 | - | Jan 28, 2025 | ↓ | National Team Selection For Balkan Indoor Championship, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 24:44 | - | Nov 26, 2025 | ↑ | Turkish Cross Country Championships, Istanbul - XC 7.5km |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:26:49 | - | Dec 14, 2025 | - | 7th IInternational Mersin Marathon |
| 2024 | 1500m-short-track | 3:54.10 | - | Jan 20, 2024 | ↑ | Indoor Oliympic Trial / Natıonal Team Selection, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:54.10 | - | Jan 20, 2024 | ↑ | Indoor Oliympic Trial / Natıonal Team Selection, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-track | 8:17.09 | - | Jan 21, 2024 | ↓ | Indoor Oliympic Trial / Natıonal Team Selection, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
| 2024 | 3000m | 8:17.09 | - | Jan 21, 2024 | ↓ | Indoor Oliympic Trial / Natıonal Team Selection, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
| 2024 | 3000mSt | 9:16.45 | - | Aug 18, 2024 | ↑ | Turkcell Clubs Super League, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:59.79 | - | Jul 8, 2023 | ↑ | Turkish Championships, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
| 2023 | 3000m-short-track | 8:26.73 | - | Jan 29, 2023 | ↓ | Turkish Team Selection Competitions |
| 2023 | 3000m | 8:26.73 | - | Jan 29, 2023 | ↓ | Turkish Team Selection Competitions |
| 2023 | 3000mSt | 9:06.06 | - | Jul 9, 2023 | ↑ | Turkish Championships, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 32:12 | - | Nov 11, 2023 | ↑ | Balkan Cross Country Championships, Pirdop - XC 8.0km |
| 2022 | 1500m-short-track | 3:53.95 | - | Feb 27, 2022 | ↑ | Turkish Indoor Championships |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:53.95 | - | Feb 27, 2022 | ↑ | Turkish Indoor Championships |
| 2022 | 3000m | 8:30.21 | - | Feb 25, 2022 | ↓ | Turkish Indoor Championships |
| 2022 | 3000m-short-track | 8:30.21 | - | Feb 25, 2022 | ↓ | Turkish Indoor Championships |
| 2022 | 3000mSt | 9:01.32 | - | Jun 26, 2022 | ↑ | Turkish Championships |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:11:36 | - | May 15, 2022 | - | Konya (TUR) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:53.35 | - | Feb 7, 2021 | ↑ | Turkish Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
| 2021 | 1500m-short-track | 3:53.35 | - | Feb 7, 2021 | ↑ | Turkish Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
| 2021 | 2000Metres | 5:49.26 | - | May 30, 2021 | ↑ | Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa (TUR) |
| 2021 | 3000m-short-track | 8:24.82 | - | Feb 5, 2021 | ↓ | Turkish Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 8:24.82 | - | Feb 5, 2021 | ↓ | Turkish Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
| 2021 | 3000mSt | 8:54.33 | - | Jun 4, 2021 | ↑ | Turkish Championships, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
| 2021 | 5000m | 14:50.64 | - | May 23, 2021 | ↑ | Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa (TUR) |
| 2020 | 1500m | 3:56.28 | - | Feb 1, 2020 | ↑ | Turkish Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
| 2020 | 1500m-short-track | 3:56.28 | - | Feb 1, 2020 | ↑ | Turkish Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
| 2020 | 3000m-short-track | 8:35.06 | - | Feb 2, 2020 | ↓ | Turkish Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 8:35.06 | - | Feb 2, 2020 | ↓ | Turkish Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
| 2020 | 3000mSt | 9:15.57 | - | Aug 20, 2020 | ↑ | Bursa (TUR) |
| 2019 | 1500m-short-track | 3:57.27 | - | Jan 27, 2019 | ↑ | Istanbul (TUR) (i) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 3:57.27 | - | Jan 27, 2019 | ↑ | Istanbul (TUR) (i) |
| 2019 | 3000m-short-track | 8:26.19 | - | Dec 29, 2019 | ↓ | Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (TUR) (i) |
| 2019 | 3000m | 8:26.19 | - | Dec 29, 2019 | ↓ | Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (TUR) (i) |
| 2019 | 3000mSt | 9:04.70 | - | Jun 25, 2019 | ↑ | Bursa (TUR) |
| 2019 | 5000m | 15:19.70 | - | Aug 20, 2019 | ↑ | Bursa (TUR) |
| 2018 | 2000Metres | 6:04.17 | - | Sep 1, 2018 | ↑ | Denizli (TUR) |
| 2018 | 3000mSt | 9:16.50 | - | Jun 5, 2018 | ↑ | Istanbul (TUR) |
| 2017 | 3000mSt | 9:16.64 | - | Apr 29, 2017 | ↑ | Bursa (TUR) |
| 2016 | 2000Metres | 6:00.56 | - | Jul 16, 2016 | ↑ | Trabzon (TUR) |
| 2015 | 2000Metres | 6:13.23 | - | Jun 13, 2015 | ↑ | Trabzon (TUR) |
2025
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:26:49 | - | Dec 14 | 7th IInternational Mersin Marathon |
CrossCount | 24:44 | - | Nov 26 | Turkish Cross Country Championships, Istanbul - XC 7.5km |
3000mSt | DNF | - | Aug 23 | Turkish Championships, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir - Invitational Events |
3000m-short-track | 8:42.99 | - | Jan 28 | National Team Selection For Balkan Indoor Championship, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
2024
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:16.45 | - | Aug 18 | Turkcell Clubs Super League, Atatürk Stadyumu, Izmir |
3000mSt | 9:20.30 | - | Jun 30 | Turkish Championships, Seha Aksoy Atletizm Pisti, Izmir |
3000mSt | 9:20.30 | - | Jun 29 | Turkish Championships, Seha Aksoy Atletizm Pisti, Izmir |
3000m-short-track | 8:17.09 | - | Jan 21 | Indoor Oliympic Trial / Natıonal Team Selection, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:17.09 | - | Jan 20 | Indoor Oliympic Trial / Natıonal Team Selection, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:54.10 | - | Jan 20 | Indoor Oliympic Trial / Natıonal Team Selection, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
2023
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 34:21 | - | Dec 10 | 29th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Laeken Park, Bruxelles |
CrossCount | 32:12 | - | Nov 11 | Balkan Cross Country Championships, Pirdop - XC 8.0km |
3000mSt | 9:13.38 | - | Sep 6 | Turkcell Club Super League Final, Seha Aksoy Atletizm Pisti, Izmir |
1500m | 3:59.79 | - | Jul 9 | Turkish Championships, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
3000mSt | 9:06.06 | - | Jul 9 | Turkish Championships, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
1500m | 3:59.79 | - | Jul 8 | Turkish Championships, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
3000mSt | 9:30.33 | - | Jul 5 | Turkcell Super League Club Competition |
3000mSt | 9:09.55 | - | Jun 4 | Olympic Trial, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
3000mSt | 9:09.55 | - | Jun 3 | Olympic Trial, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
3000m-short-track | 8:33.73 | - | Mar 15 | Turkish Indoor Champioships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:26.73 | - | Jan 29 | Turkish Team Selection Competitions |
3000m-short-track | 8:26.73 | - | Jan 28 | Turkish Team Selection Competitions |
2022
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:31.68 | - | Aug 26 | Turkish Super League Second Race, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
3000mSt | 9:01.32 | - | Jun 26 | Turkish Championships |
3000mSt | 9:01.32 | - | Jun 25 | Turkish Championships |
1500m | 3:55.71 | - | Jun 25 | Turkish Championships |
3000mSt | 9:12.17 | - | Jun 12 | Turkish Super League First Race, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
Semi | 1:11:36 | - | May 15 | Konya Half Marathon, Konya |
3000mSt | 9:21.94 | - | May 8 | Olimpik Deneme Yarışmaları, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
3000m-short-track | 8:30.21 | - | Feb 27 | Turkish Indoor Championships |
1500m-short-track | 3:53.95 | - | Feb 27 | Turkish Indoor Championships |
3000m-short-track | 8:30.21 | - | Feb 25 | Turkish Indoor Championships |
1500m-short-track | 4:00.24 | - | Feb 19 | Tohm Sporcuları Festivali, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
2021
17 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:29.96 | - | Sep 15 | Turkcell Süper Lig 2. Kademe Yarışmaları, Izmir |
3000mSt | 9:34.38 | - | Aug 31 | Turkcell Süper Lig 1.Kademe Yarışmaları, Gaziantep |
5000m | 15:45.33 | - | Aug 30 | Turkcell Süper Lig 1.Kademe Yarışmaları, Gaziantep |
3000mSt | 9:30.04 | - | Jul 10 | European Athletics U23 Championships, Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn |
3000mSt | 9:30.04 | - | Jul 9 | European Athletics U23 Championships, Kadrioru staadion, Tallinn |
3000mSt | 8:54.33 | - | Jun 6 | Turkish Championships, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
3000mSt | 8:54.33 | - | Jun 4 | Turkish Championships, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
2000Metres | 5:49.26 | - | May 30 | Olimpik Deneme, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
5000m | 14:50.64 | - | May 23 | Olimpik Deneme, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
3000mSt | 9:01.06 | - | May 22 | Olimpik Deneme, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
3000mSt | 9:09.98 | - | May 2 | Olimpik Deneme, Nevin Yanıt Atletizm Pisti, Mersin |
3000mSt | 9:09.39 | - | Apr 25 | Olimpik Deneme, Nevin Yanıt Atletizm Pisti, Mersin |
1500m-short-track | 3:53.35 | - | Feb 7 | Turkish Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:58.09 | - | Feb 6 | Turkish Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:24.82 | - | Feb 5 | Turkish Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:53.35 | - | Feb 5 | Turkish Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:58.09 | - | Feb 5 | Turkish Indoor Championships, Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (i) |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Yunus Emre Akkuş's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
Yunus Emre Akkuş's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:54.33, set on Jun 4, 2021 in Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa (TUR).
Which events does Yunus Emre Akkuş compete in?
Yunus Emre Akkuş competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.
How did Yunus Emre Akkuş perform in 2025?
2025 season best: 8:42.99, set on Jan 28, 2025 in Ataköy Arena, Istanbul (TUR) (i). Last competition: 7th IInternational Mersin Marathon on Dec 14, 2025, 2:26:49.