Age, Biography and Wiki
Toni Nieminen was born on 31 May, 1975 in Lahti, Finland, is a Finnish ski jumper. Discover Toni Nieminen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 48 years old?
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| Age |
48 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
31 May, 1975 |
| Birthday |
31 May |
| Birthplace |
Lahti, Finland |
| Nationality |
Finland
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He is a member of famous Jumper with the age 48 years old group.
Toni Nieminen Height, Weight & Measurements
At 48 years old, Toni Nieminen height is 5′ 10″ .
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5′ 10″ |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Who Is Toni Nieminen's Wife?
His wife is Heidi Laitila (m. 2015)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Heidi Laitila (m. 2015) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Maija Nieminen, Kerttu Nieminen |
Toni Nieminen Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Toni Nieminen worth at the age of 48 years old? Toni Nieminen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Jumper. He is from Finland. We have estimated Toni Nieminen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Jumper |
Toni Nieminen Social Network
Timeline
Toni Markus Nieminen (born 31 May 1975) is a Finnish former ski jumper who competed from 1991 to 2004, with a brief comeback in 2016.
Nieminen's biggest success came in his first World Cup season in 1991/92.
At the time, the transition from the parallel style to the V-style was taking place and Nieminen was one of the first to master the new technique.
Nieminen took his first World Cup victory in Thunder Bay, in December 1991.
Then he went on to win the Four Hills Tournament with 3 victories and one 2nd place.
Out of his total of 9 individual World Cup victories, only one came after the 1991/92 season, in Kuopio 1995.
He is one of the most successful ski jumpers from Finland, having won both the World Cup overall title and the Four Hills Tournament in 1992, and three medals at the 1992 Winter Olympics.
He remains the youngest ever Winter Olympic gold medalist, at 16 years and 261 days.
At the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, Nieminen won the large hill and the Team large hill, placing third in the normal hill.
In the World Cup, Nieminen took a total of 8 victories securing also the overall title.
Additionally, Nieminen won the World Junior Championship in both the Individual and the Team competitions.
Nieminen was chosen as the Finnish Sports Personality of the Year 1992.
In the following seasons, Nieminen showed only glimpses of his great talent.
Additionally, he is known for being the first male ski jumper to land a jump surpassing 200 m, which he achieved in 1994 with a world record of 203 m on the ski flying hill in Planica.
In 1994, he became the first ever ski jumper to break the 200 metre barrier at Planica, with a world record of 203 m.
In World Cup team competitions, Nieminen scored one victory, in Villach 2001.
After retiring from ski jumping in 2004, Nieminen has worked as a sports commentator for Finnish MTV3.
He has also competed as a driver in harness racing.
Nieminen made a comeback on 30 January 2016 finishing 17th in normal hill Finnish championship.
Nieminen said that his target is to make a comeback to the World Cup.
First standing jump over 200 metres in history.
