Holding the Turkish records for 800 meters and 1500 meters in her hand, Turkish sports hero Süreyya Ayhan continoues to win new medals.

WHO IS SÜREYYA AYHAN?
Süreyya Ayhan was born in 1978 in Çankiri. She became involved in athletics in 1992 at the Çankiri Athletics Training Centre. She has worn the uniform of both the MTA and Fenerbahçe sporting clubs, and is still an athlete of the Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality. She hold the Turkish records for 800 meters (2:00.64) and 1500 meters (4:03.02). Yücel Kop is the trainer of this young athlete and one who recognised her unique talent.

A STORY OF SUCCESS : SÜREYYA AYHAN
Süreyya Ayhan ran in the 1500-metre semi-finals at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, placed fifth in the Golden League, placed second in the Balkan Championships, and second in the Champion Clubs Championships.