About İsmail Akçay
Born 1942. İsmail Akçay is a Turkish marathon runner and athlete.
İsmail Akçay (born in 1942) is a Turkish athlete. He was born in Akçakaya village of Balıkesir Province. After finishing primary school in his village, he studied in the industrial vocational high school of Balıkesir. Then he transferred to sergents' school in Ankara where he was interested in athletics. He specialized in marathon events.
Career His international degrees are as follows: His result in 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico city was the best result Turkey had had in the Olympic marathon events up to that time.
Presently Presently İsmail Akçay serves as an athletic trainer in Balıkesir.
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Who is İsmail Akçay?
Turkish marathon runner (born 1942)
When was İsmail Akçay born?
İsmail Akçay was born on 9 July 1942 in Balıkesir.
What is İsmail Akçay's occupation?
İsmail Akçay is a marathon runner and athlete.
What nationality is İsmail Akçay?
İsmail Akçay is Turkish.
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