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Matti Ensio Nykänen

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Full Name Date of Birth Birth Place
Matti Ensio Nykänen 17 Jul, 1963 Jyväskylä, Central Finland, Finland
Sports Team Nationality
Ski Jumping Finland (Ski Jumping)
 Finnish

Born on 17th July 1963, Matti Ensio Nykänen is a world-famous Finnish ski jumper who has earned many gold medals in the sport through his pre-eminent performances in major events held all over the world.

A glimpse of his achievements:-

  • Matti won four gold medals along with silver at the Olympic events which took place in between 1984-1988.
  • During the 1980s, he dominated the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships through his eye-catching performance at Large Hill competitions.
  • In 1985, Matti won the FIS Ski Flying World Championship in an individual event.
  • All in all, he has earned a total of 46 World Cup competitions accomplishing the overall title four times.
  • In 2008, he won the International Masters Championship which depicted his skills and love for his passion.
Updated On :27 Apr, 2024
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