| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's archery | ||
 | 2007 Trabzon | Team |
 | 2007 Trabzon | individual |
Burak Beydili (born May 2, 1990) is an archer from Turkey. [1]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's archery | ||
| 2007 Trabzon | Team |
| 2007 Trabzon | individual |
Burak Beydili (born May 2, 1990) is an archer from Turkey. [1]
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