Johanna Allik
Figure skater and competitor in championships
Born
April 7th, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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Competed in figure skating events at the national and international level. Represented Estonia in various European and World Championships. Achieved notable standings in junior competitions, contributing to the development of figure skating in Estonia.
Competed at the 2012 World Junior Championships
Participated in multiple Senior European Championships
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