University of North Carolina Athletics
2026-27 Swimming & Diving Roster
Defne Tanig
- Position:
- Back, Fly
- Height:
- 5-7
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Istanbul, Turkiye
- High School:
- Enka
High School/Club
Swam with the Enka Sports Club • A multiple-time Turkish Open Age Champion in the 200 fly • Placed seventh in the 200 fly at the 2024 European Junior Championships • Claimed a bronze medal in the 800 free relay at the 2022 World Junior Championships • Is the short-course meters age 18 Turkish national record holder in the 200 back.
Personal
Birthday is June 21 • Parents are Muge and Serkan Tanig • Has one sibling, Yonca.
Swam with the Enka Sports Club • A multiple-time Turkish Open Age Champion in the 200 fly • Placed seventh in the 200 fly at the 2024 European Junior Championships • Claimed a bronze medal in the 800 free relay at the 2022 World Junior Championships • Is the short-course meters age 18 Turkish national record holder in the 200 back.
Personal
Birthday is June 21 • Parents are Muge and Serkan Tanig • Has one sibling, Yonca.
Saturday, September 26
Saturday, September 26
Saturday, September 26
Thursday, September 24
