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Veikka Gustafsson (Eero Veikka Juhani Gustafsson) was born on 14 January, 1968 in Finland, is a Finnish mountain climber, summiter of all eight-thousanders. Discover Veikka Gustafsson'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 56 years old?

Popular As Eero Veikka Juhani Gustafsson
Occupation Mountaineer
Age 56 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 14 January, 1968
Birthday 14 January
Birthplace Finland
Nationality Finland

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Who Is Veikka Gustafsson's Wife?

His wife is Henna Meriläinen (m. 2010)

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Veikka Gustafsson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Veikka Gustafsson worth at the age of 56 years old? Veikka Gustafsson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Mountaineer. He is from Finland. We have estimated Veikka Gustafsson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Mountaineer

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1968

Eero Veikka Juhani Gustafsson, known as Veikka Gustafsson (born 14 January 1968) is a Finnish climber who has ascended all 14 eight-thousanders in the world without using supplemental oxygen.

He is also known for presenting a TV travel show on Finnish television.

1993

In 1993, Gustafsson became the first Finnish person to have reached the top of Mount Everest.

1997

In the spring of 1997, he also became the first Finn to have climbed to the summit without using bottled oxygen.

2008

In 2008 mid-July Veikka Gustafsson and Fernando Gonzalez-Rubio attempted Gasherbrum I (8068m), but the two were forced to abort the summit bid just before 100m due to bad weather (snowstorm, total whiteout).

2009

On 26 July 2009 he prevailed in a second attempt, along with Japanese climber Kazuya Hiraide and Bulgarian climbers Nilolay Petkov, Doychin Boyanov, Boyan Petrov and Nikolay Valkov.

2017

Gustafsson is the 17th person in the world to have summited all 14 of the highest peaks above 8,000 metres, and the 9th to have done so without using supplemental oxygen.

Research published in 2022 estimated that Gustafsson is one of only three climbers to have stood on the "true" geographical summit of all the eight-thousanders, and he was the second to do so after American climber, Ed Viesturs.

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Veikka Gustafsson leases the Porkkala Lighthouse and arranges trips there.

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