Turkey Won 967 Medals in the History of the Mediterranean Games
National athletes achieved a significant success by winning a total of 967 medals in the past 19 Mediterranean Games organizations.
According to data from the International Committee of Mediterranean Games, Turkey has won 384 gold, 269 silver, and 314 bronze medals in the 19 organizations it has participated in to date.
History and Hosting of the Mediterranean Games
The twentieth edition of the organization, held by the International Committee of Mediterranean Games since 1951, will be hosted by the Italian city of Taranto. Turkey has previously hosted this major organization twice, namely İzmir 1971 and Mersin 2013.
Medal Distribution and General Ranking
According to data from the Turkish National Olympic Committee, national athletes achieved the success of winning a total of 967 medals in the history of the organization, consisting of 384 gold, 269 silver, and 314 bronze. Turkey ranks fourth in the overall medal standings.
Gold Medal Success and Records
Turkey ranks third in the standings when based on the number of gold medals. The first gold medal in the history of the organization was won by Akın Altıok in men's triple jump.
Year with the Highest Number of Medals
National athletes reached their highest number of medals in history with 125 medals in the 2013 organization hosted by Mersin. Turkey is the fourth country that has won the most medals after Italy, France, and Spain.