Turkish pentathlete breaks world record in laser-run

Turkish Pentathlon athlete Ilke Ozyuksel broke the world record in the laser-run, the Turkish Modern Pentathlon Federation announced on Monday.

Ozyuksel, 24, bettered her own record with a degree of 11.20.29 seconds in the Hungarian Open Indoor Championships.

Also, Ozyuksel, who competed in the swimming, fencing, horse riding, and laser run categories in the women's category, collected a total of 1,400 points, winning the silver medal.

Turkish Youth and Sports Minister Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoglu congratulated her on social media.