Jerfi Fıratlı

Turkish high jump champion, Balkan medallist. He was born in Istanbul. Started practising sports in Galatasaray Sports Club with rowing, then played volleyball and basketball in Ankara. Contested three Balkan Games in 1938-40 and wins bronze medal in high jump.

After athletics career he always involved with sport, particularly athletics. Worked closely with legendary Turkish Athletics president Naili Moran and became his successor after his death. He served as TAF president for eleven years in four seperate terms. Served as Turkish National Olympic Committee (TMOK) presidency for one year (1988-89). Died in Istanbul.

PERSONAL BEST
High jump: 1.85 (Ankara 1940)

TRIVIA
♦ Wife, Güner Cendey-Fıratlı was first-ever Turkish national record holder in high jump. Son, Halil, also broke HJ national record at junior level.
♦ Awarded IOC Olympic Order in 1990.