Kuzey Tuncelli: Türkiye’s first swimming finalist at Paris 2024 Olympics

16-year-old Kuzey Tuncelli has made history by becoming the first Turkish swimmer to qualify for an Olympic final, marking a significant milestone for Türkiye in the sport.

What’s next: Tuncelli will compete in the final, scheduled for tomorrow at 7:37 p.m., where he will race against the top 8 swimmers in the world.

Details of the achievement

• Event: Tuncelli secured his place in the final of the men’s 1500m freestyle at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
• Performance: With an impressive time of 14:45.27, he finished first in his team and ranked fifth overall in the preliminaries.
• Historical significance: This achievement marks the first time a Turkish swimmer has advanced to an Olympic final, highlighting a breakthrough moment for Türkiye’s Olympic history.

Other competitors

• Emir Batur Albayrak: Another Turkish swimmer, Emir Batur Albayrak, competed in the same event and finished sixth in his team with a time of 15:23.21, but did not advance to the finals.