Elis Özbay is a Turkish national rower who has achieved great success in the youth categories. She won a gold medal at the Under-23 World Rowing Championships, becoming the U23 World Champion, and has qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Özbay has made history by becoming the first female athlete to represent Turkey in rowing at the Olympics.
She began her sports career in volleyball but switched to rowing in middle school, where she built a successful career. Özbay is highly disciplined in her nutrition and training. Thanks to her family’s support, she has managed to balance her academic and sports life successfully.
The sense of freedom she feels when she is on the water and the challenge of competing against herself by pushing her limits are what set rowing apart from other sports for her.
Özbay has noted that significant developments and momentum have been achieved in rowing in Turkey, thanks to the efforts of the Turkish Rowing Federation. Her future goals include representing Turkey in the best possible way at Paris 2024 and achieving more success in international championships. Competing against strong favorites, Özbay aims to bring an Olympic victory to Turkey, which, although a challenging task, is her ultimate goal.
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