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Neslihan Demir
Also known as Neslihan Demir Güler, The Iron Lady
- Born
- Dec 9, 1983age 42
- height
- 6'2" (or 187 cm)
- nationality
- Turkish
Career
Active 1995 – 2018
Biography
About Neslihan Demir
Turkish volleyball legend Neslihan Demir was born on 9 December 1983 in Eskişehir, Turkey. She spent 23 years on the court, from 1995 to 2018, and built a career that made her one of Turkey's most successful athletes. Standing 6'2" with a left-handed opposite hitter style, she became a FIVB Hero and won numerous individual awards in international tournaments.
She carried the Turkish flag at the 2012 Summer Olympics and was the official advertisement face of Turkey's 2020 Summer Olympics candidacy alongside basketballer Hedo Türkoğlu. She studied at Gazi University. Her straight sexuality and Caucasian ethnicity round out a profile that remains significant in Turkish sports history.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1995-2018 (23 years active)
- Birthplace
- Eskişehir, Turkey
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Weight
- 159 lbs (or 72 kg)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 105k (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
What made her stand out in volleyball?
She was a left-handed opposite hitter and earned the title of FIVB Hero, winning numerous individual awards in international tournaments.
How did she represent Turkey off the court?
She was the flag bearer at the 2012 Summer Olympics and appeared as the official advertisement face of Turkey's 2020 Summer Olympics candidature.
Did you know
- At 6'2" she was unusually tall for a female volleyball player.
- Born on Friday, 9 December 1983, she started her professional career in 1995 at age 11.
- Her 23-year active career spanned from 1995 to 2018.
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