Mehtap Doğan-Sızmaz, née Sızmaz, (born November 16, 1978) is a Turkish long-distance runner, who specialized in the marathon.
She won the gold medal in the women's marathon at the 2001 Mediterranean Games held in Tunis, Tunisia. She set a women's course record on the way to victory at the 2009 Madrid Marathon. She made a strong start at the 2010 Düsseldorf Marathon in April, but ended up dropping out after leading the race early on.
Doğan-Sızmaz is currently serving an eight-year competition ban to run from 2017 to 2015 following violations against anti-doping regulations (administration and trafficking).
Achievements 199921st Istanbul MarathonIstanbul, Turkey 5th15 km53:48 20012001 Mediterranean GamesTunis, Tunisia 1stMarathon 2.40.48200323rd Istanbul MarathonIstanbul, Turkey 2ndMarathon 2:39:13 200729th Istanbul MarathonIstanbul, Turkey 7thMarathon 2:37:41 200830th Istanbul MarathonIstanbul, Turkey 3rdMarathon 2:33:17200932nd Madrid MarathonMadrid, Spain 1stMarathon2:32:04
Personal bests Marathon - 2:31:13 (2006)
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