Turkey at the 2006 Winter Olympics
Turkey at the 2006 Winter Olympics is a topic that has generated great interest and debate in recent years. Known for its relevance in today's society, this topic has captured the attention of academics, scientists, politicians and the general public. As time progresses, Turkey at the 2006 Winter Olympics continues to evolve and present new challenges and opportunities for those who study or are involved in it. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of Turkey at the 2006 Winter Olympics and its impact in various areas, as well as the trends and future perspectives that are envisioned around this fascinating topic.
| Turkey at the 2006 Winter Olympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | TUR |
| NOC | Turkish National Olympic Committee |
| Website | olimpiyat |
| in Turin | |
| Competitors | 6 (3 men, 3 women) in 3 sports |
| Flag bearers | Tuğba Karademir (opening) Sebahattin Oglago (closing) |
| Officials | 12 |
| Medals |
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| Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Turkey competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.
Competitors
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine skiing | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cross-country skiing | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Figure skating | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Alpine skiing
A 37th-place finish for Duygu Ulusoy in the Women's giant slalom was the best result for Turkey's Alpine Skiing entrants.
| Athlete | Event | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Total | Rank | ||
| Hamit Şare | Men's giant slalom | 1:52.13 | did not start | |||
| Men's slalom | 1:07.57 | 1:01.56 | n/a | 2:09.13 | 40 | |
| Duygu Ulusoy | Women's giant slalom | 1:11.43 | 1:19.38 | n/a | 2:30.81 | 37 |
| Women's slalom | did not finish | |||||
Cross-country skiing
The Turkish cross-country team got its top finish in the men's team sprint event, where Muhammet Kızılarslan and Sebahattin Oglago finished 22nd.
- Distance
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Rank | ||
| Kelime Aydın | Women's 10 km classical | 31:47.1 | 52 |
| Women's 15 km pursuit | Did not finish | ||
| Women's 30 km freestyle | 1:34:07.2 | 49 | |
| Muhammet Kızılarslan | Men's 15 km classical | 45:06.8 | 74 |
| Sabahattin Oglago | Men's 15 km classical | 42:18.9 | 55 |
| Men's 30 km pursuit | 1:28:03.8 | 65 | |
| Men's 50 kilometre freestyle | Did not finish | ||
- Sprint
| Athlete | Event | Qualifying | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Rank | Total | Rank | Total | Rank | Total | Rank | ||
| Kelime Aydın | Women's sprint | 2:33.33 | 63 | Did not advance | 63 | ||||
| Muhammet Kızılarslan | Men's sprint | 2:28.94 | 64 | Did not advance | 64 | ||||
| Sebahattin Oglago | Men's sprint | 2:31.10 | 67 | Did not advance | 67 | ||||
| Muhammet Kızılarslan Sebahattin Oglago |
Men's team sprint | Did not advance | 19:46.5 | 12 | Did not advance | 23 | |||
Figure skating
Tuğba Karademir, who finished 22nd in the ladies' event, gained some notoriety due to being featured by American network NBC, which opened one of its most watched broadcasts with a feature on her.
| Athlete | Event | CD | SP/OD | FS/FD | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | Points | Rank | Points | Rank | Points | Rank | ||
| Tuğba Karademir | Ladies' | n/a | 44.20 | 22 Q | 79.44 | 21 | 123.64 | 21 | |
Key: CD = Compulsory Dance, FD = Free Dance, FS = Free Skate, OD = Original Dance, SP = Short Program
Officials
- Mehmet Ali Şahin, Minister for Sports
- Togay Bayatlı, President of the National Olympic Committee of Turkey
- Neşe Gündoğan, Secretary general of the National Olympic Committee of Turkey
- Hüseyin Doğan, Olympic attaché
- Mehmet Atalay, Team chief
- Sezai Bağbaşı, Administrator
- Yunus Akgül, Administrator
- Özer Ayık, Administrator
- Ahmet Kalaycıoğlu, Physician
- Oleksandr Averin, Trainer cross-country skiing
- Atakan Araftargil, Trainer Alpine skiing
- Robert Tebby, Trainer figure skating
References
- ^ "Flagbearers for the Opening Ceremony". Retrieved May 12, 2009.
- ^ "Flagbearers for the Closing Ceremony". Retrieved May 12, 2009.
- ^ a b "Torino 2006 Official Report - Alpine Skiing" (PDF). Torino Organizing Committee. LA84 Foundation. March 2009. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
- ^ a b c "Torino 2006 Official Report - Cross Country Skiing" (PDF). Torino Organizing Committee. LA84 Foundation. March 2009. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
- ^ a b "Torino 2006 Official Report - Figure Skating" (PDF). Torino Organizing Committee. LA84 Foundation. March 2009. Retrieved May 12, 2009.
- ^ Kate Aurthur (February 23, 2006). "NBC's Strategy of Ducking 'Idol' Pays Off". New York Times. Retrieved May 12, 2009.