Dudu Karakaya-Koyuncu (born November 11, 1985, in Kayseri, Turkey) is a Turkish middle distance runner competing in the 1500 m, 3000 m, 5000 m, and 3000 m steeplechase events. The tall athlete at is a member of Enkaspor in Istanbul.
She began with athletics in secondary school years. Dudu Karakaya-Koyuncu graduated in physical education and sports from Erciyes University.
In 2009, Dudu Karakaya-Koyuncu became gold medalist in the 3000 m and 5000 m events of European Team Championships-First League held in Bergen, Norway. At the 2012 Balkan Athletics Indoor Championships held in Istanbul, she won the gold medal in 1500 m.
Karakaya qualified for participation in the 5000 m event at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Achievements Representing 2004World Junior ChampionshipsGrosseto, Italy36th (h)3000 m steeplechase11:16.252006European Athletics CupFirst League Group BThessaloniki, Greece6th3000 m9:28.767th5000 m17:19.052007European U23 ChampionshipsDebrecen, Hungary4th5000m16:30.792009European Team ChampionshipsFirst LeagueBergen, Norway1st3000 m9:02.571st5000 m15:24.862012Balkan Indoor ChampionshipsIstanbul, Turkey1st1500 m ind67th Cezmi Or MemorialIstanbul, Turkey2nd5000 m15:20.00 PBEuropean ChampionshipsHelsinki, Finland11th5000 m15:29.71
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