Zeki Öztürk
Turkish long-distance runner (born 1965)
About Zeki Öztürk
Born 1966. Zeki Öztürk is a Turkish middle-distance runner and long-distance runner.
Zeki Öztürk (born 22 December 1965) is a retired Turkish athlete who competed in middle and long distance running. He represented his country at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics as well as three consecutive World Championships.
He is the husband of fellow Olympian Turkish runner, Lale Öztürk.
Competition record
Personal bests Outdoor 1500 metres – 3:35.68 (Bologna 1990) 3000 metres – 7:47.52 (Udine 1990) 5000 metres – 13:26.77 (Zürich 1990) 10,000 metres – 28:19.77 (Rome 1995) Half marathon – 1:03:04 (Istanbul 1987) Marathon – 2:23:07 (Istanbul 2001)
Indoor 3000 metres – 7:50.41 (Genoa 1992)
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Who is Zeki Öztürk?
Turkish long-distance runner (born 1965)
When was Zeki Öztürk born?
Zeki Öztürk was born on 22 December 1966 in Istanbul.
What is Zeki Öztürk's occupation?
Zeki Öztürk is a middle-distance runner and long-distance runner.
What nationality is Zeki Öztürk?
Zeki Öztürk is Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zeki Öztürk. https://biography.guide/zeki-ozturk/
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