Azade Yedidag

Azade is originally from Istanbul, Turkey, and began running just three years ago. For most athletes in the Antarctic Ice Marathon, the trip to run the race on the remote continent is a first. For Azade, however, this will be her fourth trip to Antarctica with her husband Emre. “We fell in love with Antarctica after our first visit,” she said. She has run six marathons in San Diego, Chicago, Berlin, Tokyo, Reykjavik and Sydney and aims to run on all seven. Azade is a doctor by profession.