Aslı Çakır Alptekin is a retired Turkish middle-distance runner, born on January 18, 1980, in Istanbul, Turkey. She specialized in the 1500 meters and gained recognition for her performances in various international competitions, including the European Championships and the World Championships. Alptekin achieved significant success in her career, winning a gold medal at the 2011 European Indoor Championships. However, her career was marred by controversy when she was banned for doping violations, which led to the disqualification of her results from 2009 to 2012. Despite this, she remains a notable figure in Turkish athletics.