Burhan Felek was a Turkish journalist, columnist, sportsperson and writer.
10 Facts About Burhan Felek
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Burhan Felek was born on May 11,1889, in Istanbul.
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Burhan Felek died on November 4,1982, at the age of 93 in Istanbul.
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Burhan Felek took part in 1500 metres middle distance running events and played football.
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Burhan Felek served from 1938 to 1952 as the secretary general of the Turkish Olympic Committee, and between 1960 and 1964 and then between 1965 and 1982 as its president.
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Burhan Felek served until 1936 as the president of the federation.
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Burhan Felek worked in 1918 as a sports editor and photo reporter at the daily Tasvir-i Efkar.
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On September 1,1969, Burhan Felek transferred to Milliyet, where he wtote until his death in 1982.
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Burhan Felek wrote a humor column, "Recebin Kahvesi", published on Sundays.
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In 1974 Burhan Felek was awarded with the honorific title "Seyh-ul Muharririn".