Who is Mete Gazoz?

Mete Gazoz is one of the brightest stars of Turkish archery. He was born on June 8, 1999, in Istanbul. He developed an interest in archery at a very young age and quickly drew attention with his talent. Over time, he achieved significant success both in Türkiye and around the world.

👨‍👩‍👦 Family and Education

Mete Gazoz’s family also places great importance on sports. His father, Metin Gazoz, is a former national archer and the person who inspired Mete to take up archery. His mother, Meral Gazoz, is an art teacher.

Mete also excelled in his academic life. He was trained at the Istanbul Archery Youth and Sports Club, balancing his sporting career with his education. The education he received at a sports high school supported his physical and mental development. Fluent in English, Mete reads history books and engages with music during his free time.

Sporting Career

Mete Gazoz joined the national team in 2010. Since then, he has participated in countless competitions and won numerous medals. His greatest achievement came at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where he won the gold medal. This was Türkiye’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in archery!

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Achievements

- 2020 Tokyo Olympics – Gold Medal

 (Won a decisive victory over Italian opponent Mauro Nespoli in the final.)

- 2023 World Archery Championships (Berlin) – Gold Medal

 (Delivered outstanding performances in both individual and team events.)

- 2019 World Youth Archery Championships (Spain) – Gold Medal

 (Became world champion in the youth category.)

- 2018 Mediterranean Games – Silver Medal

 (Brought a medal to Türkiye in this regional competition.)

- 2017 World Cup Finals – Bronze Medal

 (Competed against global powerhouses and finished third.)

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What Kind of Athlete?

Mete Gazoz is known for his diligence, discipline, and determination. He trains regularly every day, reads extensively, and is passionate about music. He believes strongly in the importance of developing both body and mind.

📚 References

- Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Youth and Sports. “Our National Athletes.” Accessed July 1, 2025. https://gsb.gov.tr/

- Mete Gazoz Official Instagram Account. https://www.instagram.com/metegazoz