Martti Nõmme
Estonian ski jumper with Olympic experience
Born
August 7th, 1993
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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Born in Estonia, excelled in ski jumping competitions. Competed in multiple World Championships and World Cup events. Represented Estonia in the Winter Olympics, showcasing talent on an international stage. Demonstrated versatility in various ski jumping formats, contributing to the growth of the sport in Estonia.
Competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics
Participated in FIS World Cup events
Represented Estonia in FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
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