Oksana Andrusina-Mert
Turkish discus thrower
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Oksana Andrusina-Mert, née Oksana Andrusina (Russian: Оксана Андруcина; born March 26, 1973), aka Oksana Mert, Oksana Tuchak or formerly Aksel Mert, is a Turkish female discus thrower of Russian origin.[1] She is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall at 95 kg (209 lb).[2]
Nationality
Turkey
TurkeyBornOksana Andrusina
Оксана Андруcина
March 26, 1973
Оксана Андруcина
March 26, 1973
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Turkey |
| Born | Oksana Andrusina Оксана Андруcина March 26, 1973 |
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Discus throw |
| Club | Fenerbahçe Athletics |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best |
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She became Turkish citizen by marriage on July 27, 1998[2] and adopted the Turkish name Aksel Mert. She competed for Fenerbahçe Athletics team.[3]
She is the holder of national record in discus throw set on May 30, 1999 in Krasnodar, Russia. She participated at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia without success.[2]
Achievements
- 57.31 m – 1999 World Championships in Athletics, Sevilla, Spain 23 August 1999 – 13th[4]
- 55.02 m – 2000 Summer Olympics-Qualification round B, Sydney, Australia 25 September 2000[5]
Personal best
- 64.25 m NR Krasnodar 1999
