Yasemin Can

Kenyan-born Turkish long-distance runner (born 1996)

Yasemin Can (born 1996) is a Kenyan long-distance runner. Can was born in Kenya on 11 December 1996.

Can competed in athletics. Her career took in Enkaspor.

Can took part in athletics at the 2020 Summer Olympics, athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – women's 5000 metres, athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – women's 10,000 metres and athletics at the 2020 Summer Olympics – women's 5000 metres.

Athletics at the 2020 Summer Olympics were held in Tokyo, Japan.

The entry appears in 21 languages, placing Yasemin Can among the sports names followed well outside Kenya.

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