Martti Nõmme

Estonian ski jumper with Olympic experience

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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