| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 December 1965 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) [1] |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 1500 m, 5000 m |
| Club | İstanbul BB |
Zeki Öztürk (born 22 December 1965 in Istanbul) is a retired Turkish athlete who competed in middle- and long distance running. [2] He represented his country at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics as well as three consecutive World Championships.
He is the husband of fellow Olympian Turkish runner, Lale Öztürk.
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