Matti Nykänen

The Finnish ski jumper is considered to be the best ever in that sport. In the 1980s he won four Olympic gold medals and five World Championships .

After retirement Nykänen had personal problems, including a few divorces and alcohol abuse.


Matti Nykänen (FIN)

Image : Jakke Nikkarinen / Suomen Moneta, CC BY 3.0,
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