Turkey Javelin throw

Aysel Taş

Also known as Aysel Shevkedova

Born: 21 Oct 1964 · 61
Birthplace: Haskovo, Bulgaria
On the podium: 1991 – 2000
Olympian: 1× · Atlanta

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4 international medals + 4 national titles

All 8 results Report missing info

Biography

Former Turkish record holder for javelin. Olympian.

Born in Bulgaria, immigrated to Turkey in 1988. Competed in Turkey for various clubs, she was most prominent thrower by years.

Won a Mediterranean Games bronze and three Balkan medals in her international career. Contested in Atlanta Olympics. Retired in 2000.

PERSONAL BEST
Javelin throw (new): 56.90
Javelin throw (old): 61.13

TRIVIA
♦ Son, Şevket, also a javelin thrower and former national record holder. Daughter, Elif, a national level shot putter.
♦ Lives in Izmir.
♦ As a physical educator, she coached several national champions through the years, including her own children.

By championship

Championship			Total
Mediterranean Games	0	1	1
Balkan Athletics Championships	2	1	3
International total	2	2	4

National championships

Championship				Total
Turkish Championships	4	0	0	4
National total	4	0	0	4

Medals 4

Year	Championship	Venue	Place	Mark
2000	Balkan Athletics Championships	Kavala	3	54.45
1998	Balkan Athletics Championships	Belgrade	2	57.81
1996	Balkan Athletics Championships	Niş	2	53.90
1991	Mediterranean Games	Athens	3	54.34

National results 4

1996 Turkish Championships · Ankara 1 60.34
1995 Turkish Championships · Ankara 1 55.64
1993 Turkish Championships · Istanbul 1 50.94
1991 Turkish Championships · Izmir 1 52.94