A brilliant Enis Korkmaz representing ISF at WUC2016 – ranked 13

Further to the signature of the Memorandum of Understanding signed with FISU last July, the ISF World Champions in Cross Country, Orienteering and Triathlon would be invited to the respective FISU event, representing the International School Sport Federation.

On Saturday, 12^th March 2016, the Turkish Cross-country athlete, Enis korkmaz, accompanied by Ismail Guzelogl, competed at the World University Championship in Cassino, Italy.

After a race of 10,7km performed in 34'29'', Enis Korkmaz  ranked 13 out of 75 athletes, all elder than him. His brilliant performance is outstanding, only 43 seconds are separating him for the winner, considering that it was the first time he raced such a long distance in a championship. Congratulations to him and his trainer !

Our delegate and special guest, Pervin Asvar (cf. ISF Orieenteering TC member), reported that a total of 130 athletes coming 19 countries were participated in the WUC2016.

To see the full ranking here