Johanna Welin

Wheelchair Basketball Player, Paralympic Medalist

Johanna Welin - Wheelchair Basketball Player, Paralympic Medalist
Born

June 24th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Born in Sweden, a professional wheelchair basketball player represented Germany in various international competitions. Competed in the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, securing a bronze medal. Played for the club team RSB Thuringia Bulls, contributing to their successes in the German wheelchair basketball league.

Bronze medalist at the 2016 Summer Paralympics

Competed for RSB Thuringia Bulls

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