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Matti Nykänen
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Born
July 17
,
1963
·
Jyväskylä, Finland
Died
February 4
,
2019
·
Lappeenranta, Finland
Birth name
Matti Ensio Nykänen
Nickname
Masa-Hiiri
Height
5′ 9¾″ (1.77 m)
Mini Bio
Matti Nykänen was born on July 17, 1963 in Jyväskylä, Finland. He was married to Pia Talonpoika, Mervi Tapola, Sari Paanala, Pia Hynninen and Tiina Hassinen. He died on February 4, 2019 in Lappeenranta, Finland.
Family
Spouses
Pia Talonpoika
(2014 - February 4, 2019) (his death)
Mervi Tapola
(July 10, 2004 - 2010) (divorced)
Mervi Tapola
(March 26, 2001 - April 2003) (divorced)
Sari Paanala
(August 16, 1996 - 1998) (divorced)
Pia Hynninen
(1989 - 1991) (divorced)
Tiina Hassinen
(1986 - 1988) (divorced)
Trivia
One of the best ski jumpers of all times: has won 5 Olympic medals (4 gold medals), 15 World Championships medals (5 gold medals).
The movie
Matti: Hell Is for Heroes (2006)
is based on his life.
Has twice been voted best athlete in Finland (1985 & 1988).
After his athletic career, he has pursued a career in singing.
Has a son and a daughter.
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