Ümmü Kiraz

Who is Ümmü Kiraz?

Ümmü Kiraz is a Turkish female long-distance runner, who specialized in marathon. She was a member of Denizli Belediyespor before she transferred to Kasımpaşaspor in Istanbul, where Kiraz is coached by Öznur Hatipoğlu. The 163 cm tall athlete at 48 kg is a student of physical education and sports at the Pamukkale University's vocational college.

At the 2012 Adana Half Marathon, Kiraz became second following Bahar Doğan. She finished the 2012 Tarsus Half Marathon at third place.

Ümmü Kiraz qualified for participation in the marathon event at the 2012 Olympics in London.

In half marathon event of 2013 Mediterranean Games in Mersin, she finished at the third place