Ayhan Karakuş
Ayhan Karakuş (born October 13, 1989 in Sivas, Turkey) is a Turkish wrestler competing in the 55 kg division of Greco-Roman style. The 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) athlete is a member of Kasımpaşaspor Club in Istanbul, where he is coached by İbrahim Yıldırım.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Born | October 13, 1989 Sivas, Turkey |
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) (2012) |
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) (2012) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sport wrestling |
| Event(s) | Greco-Roman |
| Club | Kasımpaşaspor, Istanbul |
| Coached by | İbrahim Yıldırım |
His twin brother Erhan Karakuş is also a national wrestler in Greco-Roman style with international success.[2]
Ayhan Karakuş qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics and finished in 16th place.[3][4]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | European Junior Championships | Tbilisi, Georgia | 3rd | 55 kg | [2] |
| 2011 | International Vehbi Emre Tournament | Istanbul, Turkey | 1st | 55 kg | [5] |
| 2012 | FILA Greko-Romen Golden Grand Prix | Szombathely, Hungary | 1st | 55 kg | [6] |
| International Mariupol Tournament | Mariupol, Ukraine | 2nd | 55 kg | [7] |
References
- "Sporcular / Güreş-Ayhan Karakuş" (in Turkish). GSB. Archived from the original on 2012-08-02. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
- "İkiz Kardeşler Şampiyonluk Arıyorlar!" (in Turkish). Er Meydanı. 2009-07-10. Archived from the original on 2013-02-21. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
- "Grekoromen stilde tam kadro Londra'dayız". Hürriyet (in Turkish). 2012-05-05. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
- "Ayhan Karakus Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
- "Vehbi Emre'de madalyaları topladık!." (in Turkish). Ajams Spor. 2011-01-29. Archived from the original on 2011-02-03. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
- "Millilerden Macaristan Çıkarması!" (in Turkish). Turkey Wrestling. 2012-02-13. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
- "Güreşçiler Madalya ile döndü!" (in Turkish). Herşey Spor. 2012-06-18. Archived from the original on 2013-03-10. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
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