Born at Gölcük in Kocaeli Province , he began swimming at the age of six in Konya , where his family moved after the 1999 İzmit earthquake . He became there a member of Konya Firuze Swim Club , and was mentored in swimming techniques . Two years later , Yıldırımer returned to Kocaeli to join the cadets team
1999 İzmit earthquake
1999 İzmit earthquake
Ediz Yıldırımer