Yeliz Gunes (born 28 February 2006) is a Turkish rhythmic gymnast,[1] member of the national group.

Yeliz Gunes
Country represented Turkey
Born (2006-02-28) 28 February 2006 (age 18)
Almaty, Kazakhstan
DisciplineRhythmic Gymnastics
LevelInternational Elite
Years on national team2019-present
Head coach(es)Natalia Safonova
Assistant coach(es)Elena Kholodova
Medal record
Rhythmic gymnastics
Representing  Turkey
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Islamic Solidarity Games 0 0 1
Total 0 0 1
Islamic Solidarity Games
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Konya 3 Ribbons + 2 Balls

Career edit

Yeliz debuted at the 1st Junior World Championships in Moscow where she competed with ball, finishing 26th.[2]

After becoming a senior in 2022 Gunes entered the national group and competed at the 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games in Konya where the group won bronze with 3 ribbons and 2 balls.[3] In September Yeliz took part in the World Championships in Sofia along Işıl Alaş, Nehir Serap Ozdemir, Melisa Sert, Duru Duygu Usta, and the individual Kamelya Tuncel, taking 21st place in the All-Around, 17th with 5 hoops and 27th with 3 ribbons + 2 balls.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "GUNES Yeliz - FIG Athlete Profile". www.gymnastics.sport. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  2. ^ "2019 Junior World Championships Result Book" (PDF). longinestiming.
  3. ^ "2021 Islamic Solidarity Games Result Book" (PDF). konya2021.
  4. ^ "2022 World Championships Result Book" (PDF). gym.longinestiming.