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Place of Birth: Çanakkale, Turkey
About Birgül Erken
- Birgül Erken (born 9 February 1972 in Çanakkale) is a Turkish champion free diver, national representative and an underwater model.
- She is a holder of multiple records in various freediving disciplines. Erken completed her graduate program (Turkish language and literature) in Trakya University in Edirne.
- She then pursued another degree in photography and video at Anadolu University.
- Since 2004, Birgül Erken has been teaching Turkish language and literature at Edirne Anatolian Fine Arts High school. Since 2011, Birgül Erken represents Turkey in a national uniform.
- Coached by her husband, Mr.
- Deger Erken, and supported by Istanbul Technical University Sports Club, she continues to train and develop in a systematic manner.
- Together with her husband, Erken also participates in Underwater Photography competitions. In 2013, Birgül Erken won a bronze medal in Speed Apnea at the CMAS World Free Diving Championship held in Kazan and managed to find her place among the world’s most renowned free divers.
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