Merja Korpela

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NationalityFinnish
Born (1981-05-15) May 15, 1981 (age 44)
Soini, Finland
SportAthletics
Event
Hammer
Merja Korpela
Korpela in Kalevan kisat 2008
Personal information
NationalityFinnish
Born (1981-05-15) May 15, 1981 (age 44)
Soini, Finland
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Hammer
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals30th (2008)
Personal best69.56 m
Updated on 20 August 2016

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.

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.

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