Mikaela Wulff

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Mikaela Wulff
Personal information
NationalityFinnish
Born (1990-04-24) 24 April 1990 (age 34)
Helsinki, Finland
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
Sailing career
Class(es) 470, 49er FX, Elliott 6m, Sonar
Club Helsingfors Segelsällskap
Medal record
Women's sailing
Representing Flag of Finland.svg  Finland
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2012 London Elliott 6m

Mikaela Wulff (born 24 April 1990 in Helsinki) is a Finnish sailor who participated in the Elliott 6m competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics. [1] She was in a crew led by Silja Lehtinen along with Silja Kanerva and finished in 3rd place, achieving bronze medal. [2] [3] [4]

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References

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