Meryem Akda
Meryem Akda, also spelled Akdağ is a Kenyan middle and long-distance running athlete who represents Turkey. competing in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m events. She is a member of Enkaspor in Istanbul.
She competed for Kenya until May 21, 2015. On March 13, 2016, she became officially eligible to represent Turkey at international competitions.
Akda earned a quota spot for the women's 5000 m and another one for women's 3000 m steeplechase event in the 2016 Summer Olympics.