Yusuf Dikeç Age, Wiki and Bio

Yusuf Dikeç

Quick Info

ProfessionAir Pistol Shooter
NationalityTurkish
Date of Birth01/01/1973
Age51 years
BirthplaceTaşoluk, Göksun, Kahramanmaraş Province, Turkey

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Air Pistol Shooter
  • Army Personnel
  • Mechanic

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Weight79 Kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGöksun Anatolian High School, Turkey
College/University
  • Military School of Gendarmerie, Ankara
  • Gazi University, Ankara
  • Selçuk University, Konya
Degrees
  • Physical Education and Sports from Gazi University
  • Master's in Coaching from Selçuk University

Personal Life

Marital StatusDivorced
ReligionIslam
Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Wife/SpouseSharon

Family

SpouseSharon

Career

OverviewYusuf Dikeç is a prominent air pistol shooter for Turkey, with an extensive career that began in 2001 when he joined the military national shooting team. His journey in shooting saw him achieve significant milestones including participation in multiple championships and winning various medals.
Shooting Medals
Gold
  • 2006: CISM World Championships in 25m Centre-Fire Pistol Event
  • 2011: ISSF World Cup in 10m Air Pistol Event
  • 2013: Mediterranean Games in 50m Pistol Event
  • 2013: European Championships in multiple events
  • 2016: European Championships in Pistol Event
  • 2018: European Championships in Pistol Event
  • 2023: ISSF World Cup in Air Pistol Men's Team Event
  • 2024: ISSF World Cup in 10m Air Pistol Event
  • 2024: ISSF Olympic Qualification Championship Event
Silver
  • 2005: Mediterranean Games in 10m Air Pistol Event
  • 2007: Military World Games in Military Rapid Fire Pistol
  • 2012: European Championships
  • 2013: Various team events in European Championships
  • 2023: ISSF World Championships
  • 2024: Olympic Games in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Event
Bronze
  • 2010: CISM World Championships in 25m Centre-Fire Pistol Event
  • 2011: ISSF World Cup in 10m Air Pistol Event
  • 2012: ISSF World Cup in 10m Air Pistol Event
  • 2014: ISSF World Championships
  • 2021: European Championships
  • 2023: European Championships in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
Records
  • 2006: Broke the World Record in 25m Centre-Fire Pistol Event

Some Lesser Known Facts

Began his military career after graduating from the Military School of Gendarmerie as a corporal.
Served in Istanbul before joining the Turkish Gendarmerie sports club.
Qualified for the 2012 Paris Olympics in shooting but did not reach the final round.
Acclaimed for securing gold medals in major contests, including a remarkable performance in the European Championships.
A lover of animals, he has often been candid about his passion for them.
Gained attention for a photo taken in 2024 during the Summer Olympics where he shot without adequate safety gear.
After winning a silver medal in 2024, he humorously asked his ex-wife to return his dog.