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Matti Nykänen – The Legend
Matti Nykänen – The Legend

Matti Nykänen – The Legend

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Documentary

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Finland’s ski jumping legend Matti Nykänen (1963-2019) became famous not only for his medals but also for his constant scandalous appearances in the tabloids. The sports idol was known for his great achievements in sports, as well as his alcohol addiction, his tendency to become violent especially with romantic partners, and his side gigs as a singer and an exotic dancer.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

Finnish

Runtime

113 mins

Rating

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Release Date

06 February 2025

Country

Finland

Cast

Matti Nykänen

Matti Nykänen

Self (archive footage)

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