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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