 Gustafsson at WOC 2011 (sprint) | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's orienteering | ||
Representing  Sweden | ||
| World Championships | ||
 | 2011 Savoie | Sprint |
 | 2009 Miskolc | Sprint |
| World Games | ||
 | 2009 Kaohsiung | Middle |
Linnea Gustafsson (born 20 February 1986 in Fole) [1] is a Swedish orienteering competitor. She won a bronze medal in the middle distance and finished fifth in the sprint at the World Games in 2009. [2] She won a silver medal in sprint at the 2009 World Orienteering Championships in Miskolc, Hungary. [3]
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