Berkin Usta


Berkin Usta was a Turkish alpine skier who competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Biography

Berkin Usta was born in Bursa, Turkey on 29 May 2000. His father Yahya was a national alpine skier. He began skiing at the age of two. He studied International Trade and Business at Istanbul Bilgi University.
Usta competed as an alpine skier, and was a member of Bursa 16 Sports Club. He participated in the grand slalom event of the 2017 European Youth Olympic Winter Festival in Erzurum, Turkey, and ranked 21st. He competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. He finished 43rd in the giant slalom and failing to finish in the slalom.
Usta died in a hotel fire at Mount Uludağ on 27 March 2025, at the age of 24. His father also died in the fire.