Mikael Ylöstalo

{{short description|Finnish hurdler}}

Mikael Ylöstalo (born 2 May 1963) is a retired Finnish athlete who specialized in the 110 metres hurdles.

He was born in Sipoo.{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/yl/mikael-ylostalo-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417182657/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/yl/mikael-ylostalo-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 April 2020|title=Mikael Ylöstalo|publisher=Sports-Reference.com|accessdate=2 March 2009}} He competed at the 1987 World Championships{{World Athletics}} and the 1988 Olympic Games without reaching the final round.

He became Finnish champion in 1988 and 1989, rivalling with Arto Bryggare.{{cite web|url=http://www.gbrathletics.com/nc/fin.htm|title=Finnish Championships|work=GBR Athletics|publisher=Athletics Weekly|accessdate=2 March 2009}} He also became indoor champion in 1986 and 1990.{{cite web|url=http://www.gbrathletics.com/nc/fini.htm|title=Finnish Indoor Championships|work=GBR Athletics|publisher=Athletics Weekly|accessdate=2 March 2009}}

His personal best time was 13.64 seconds, achieved in August 1988 in Lohja.{{cite web|url=http://hem.bredband.net/athletics/atb-m16.htm|title=World men's all-time best 110m hurdles (last updated 2001)|accessdate=2 February 2009}}

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