Matti Nykänen – The Legend

Matti Nykänen – The Legend 2025 Directed by Olli Laine Matti Nykänen

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.

Country Finland

Production Country Finland

Language Finnish

Spoken Languages English , Finnish , German , Norwegian , Polish , Slovenian , Swedish

Gnere Documentary

Production Company YLE

Release Date 6 February 2025

113 mins