Merja Korpela
Finnish hammer thrower (born 1981)
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Merja Tuulikki Korpela (born 15 May 1981 in Soini) is a female hammer thrower from Finland. Her personal best throw is 69.56 metres, achieved in July 2009 in Belgrade.
Korpela in Kalevan kisat 2008 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Born | May 15, 1981 Soini, Finland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Hammer |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | 30th (2008) |
| Personal best | 69.56 m |
| Updated on 20 August 2016 | |
She finished fourth at the 2000 World Junior Championships. She also competed at the 2002 European Championships, the 2006 European Championships and the 2007 World Championships and the 2008 Olympic Games without reaching the final.
