Zafer Sukuşu

Born: 22 Jan 1983 · 43
Birthplace: Lefkoşa, Northern Cyprus
On the podium: 2005

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2 international medals

All 2 results Report missing info

Biography

Turkish Cypriot middle distancer. Born in Turkish part of Cyprus. He was only Turkish Cypriot who had a medal in Cypriot athletics team.

Using 2003 Annan Plan in the Island, which bought closer both administrations, he had a permission to compete internationally under Cyprus flag. He contested and secured two bronze medal in GSSE Games. After his groundbreaking successes, got angry reactions from nationalists both sides (source: Kıbrıs Gazetesi ITW, 21 Jan 2021).

Later, he prevented from Cyprus National Team and decided to retire.

Sukuşu also contested in Turkish League circuit by years.

PERSONAL BESTS
800m: 1:51.30 in Istanbul 2006
1000m: 2:25.36 in Istanbul 2003
1500m: 3:47.80 in Limassol 2006

By championship

Championship				Total
GSSE - European Small States Games	0	0	2	2
International total	0	0	2	2

Medals 2

Year	Championship	Event	Venue	Place	Mark	Record	Notes
2005	GSSE - European Small States Games	800m	Andorra la Vella	3	1:55.57
2005	GSSE - European Small States Games	1500m	Andorra la Vella	3	3:59.32