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Turkish sprint legend. First female Mediterranean Games medallist from Turkey.
As a versatile talent, Aksu emerged in early 80s and made the headlines entire decade. She represented Turkey at the Olympics twice and honoured as first-ever Turkish female flag bearer in Los Angeles 1984.
She inspired many girls in the country as well as younger brothers, Ali and Himmet, both were high-class sprinters and national record holders. Retired from athletics in 1990 and made a brief return in 1994.
Aksu broke 65 official national records in total, more than any other Turkish athletes in history. Served as Turkish Athletics Federation president in 2000 for nine-months period. Member of Turkish NOC.