About Mehtap Sızmaz
Born 1978. Mehtap Sızmaz is a Turkish marathon runner.
Mehtap Doğan-Sızmaz, née Sızmaz, (born November 16, 1978) is a Turkish long-distance runner, who specialized in the marathon.
She won the gold medal in the women's marathon at the 2001 Mediterranean Games held in Tunis, Tunisia. She set a women's course record on the way to victory at the 2009 Madrid Marathon. She made a strong start at the 2010 Düsseldorf Marathon in April, but ended up dropping out after leading the race early on.
Doğan-Sızmaz is currently serving an eight-year competition ban to run from 2017 to 2015 following violations against anti-doping regulations (administration and trafficking).
Achievements
Personal bests Marathon - 2:31:13 (2006)
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Who is Mehtap Sızmaz?
Turkish long-distance runner (born 1978)
When was Mehtap Sızmaz born?
Mehtap Sızmaz was born on 16 November 1978.
What is Mehtap Sızmaz's occupation?
Mehtap Sızmaz is a marathon runner.
What nationality is Mehtap Sızmaz?
Mehtap Sızmaz is Turkish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mehtap Doğan-Sızmaz
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