Biography of Matti Nykänen

Matti Nykänen (* 17. July 1963 in Jyväskylä; † 4. February 2019 in Joutseno) was a finnish ski jumper. He was 55 years old. He was married to Mervi Tapola. He had 3 children. His awards include Holmenkollen Medal and Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland. His cause of death was pancreatitis. He was buried at Jyväskylä old cemetery.