| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 May 1995 |
| Height | 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Backstroke |
Merdan Ataýew (born 8 May 1995) is a Turkmenistan swimmer. He competed in the men's 100 metre backstroke event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He placed 33rd in the heats with a time of 56.34 seconds and did not qualify for the semifinals. He was the flagbearer for Turkmenistan during the opening ceremony.