| Ümmü Kiraz | |
| Sport: | Long-distance |
| Birth Date: | 27 September 1982 |
| Birth Place: | Acıpayam, Denizli Province, Turkey |
| Height: | 163cm (64inches) |
| Weight: | 48kg (106lb) |
| Club: | Kasımpaşaspor, Istanbul |
| Coach: | Öznur Hatipoğlu |
Ümmü Kiraz (born September 27, 1982, in Acıpayam, Denizli Province, Turkey) is a Turkish female long-distance runner, who specializes in the marathon. She was a member of Denizli Belediyespor before she transferred to Kasımpaşaspor in Istanbul, where Kiraz is coached by Öznur Hatipoğlu.[1] The 163cm (64inches) tall athlete at 48kg (106lb) is a student of physical education and sports at the Pamukkale University's vocational college.[2]
At the 2012 Adana Half Marathon, Kiraz came second behind Bahar Doğan.[3] She finished the 2012 Tarsus Half Marathon in third place.[4]
Ümmü Kiraz qualified for participation in the marathon event at the 2012 Olympics in London, where she finished in 89th place.[2] [5]
In half marathon event of 2013 Mediterranean Games in Mersin, she finished at the third place (1:16:51) [6]
In 2015 she was banned for 2 years for 2011 biological passport irregularities.[7]
According to All-Athletics and IAAF records, her best times as of April 2015 are:[8] [9]