Derya Kunur, a Turkish athlete, is set to represent Turkey at the European 10,000 Meters Cup in France on May 24th. The 26-year-old runner has achieved numerous successes in national and international competitions. She secured first place at the European Clubs Cross Country Championships in Portugal in 2019.
Kunur also won the Half Marathon Turkish Championships in Samsun in 2023. Furthermore, she earned a bronze medal in the 3,000 meters at the 29th Balkan Indoor Athletics Championships in Serbia this year. Kunur is preparing for the upcoming competition by training under the guidance of her coach, Naim Koçlar.
Her training regimen includes running approximately 30 kilometers daily. Kunur expressed her excitement about representing Turkey in France. She aims to represent Turkey in the best way possible and ultimately become a world champion.