Turkey Long jump

Mesut Yavas

Also known as Mesut Yavaş

Born: 14 Apr 1978 · 48
Birthplace: Berlin, Germany
On the podium: 1997 – 2001
Olympian: 1× · Sydney

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3 international medals + 1 national title

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Biography

First Turkish long jumper who went over 8 metres. Olympian.

Born in Berlin, raised in Izmir. Under the tutelage of renowned coach Sedat Türkmen, he developed quickly and became a national champion. In 1998, he followed footsteps of Ruhan İşim to joined Arkansas State University athletics team in Jonesboro. Broke 8 metres barrier in 2000 which year he qualified for the Olympics as well. Yavaş made 7.35m in the qualifying at Sydney 2000.

In summer of 2001, he became first-ever Turkish Balkan champion in long jump with his 7.85 effort in Trikala.

He has bachelor degree of engineering from Arkansas University. Living in New Orleans.

By championship

Championship				Total
Balkan Athletics Championships	1	2	0	3
International total	1	2	0	3

National championships

Championship				Total
Turkish Championships	1	0	0	1
National total	1	0	0	1

Medals 3

Year	Championship	Event	Venue	Place	Mark
2001	Balkan Athletics Championships	LJ	Trikala	1	7.85 nwi
2000	Balkan Athletics Championships	LJ	Kavala	2	7.78 +0.8
1997	Balkan Athletics Championships	4x400m	Athens	2	3:14.11

National results 1

2000 Turkish Championships · Istanbul 1 7.73 +1.8