Janne Ahonen
Finnish ski jumper
1977 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish ski jumper
Born
May 11, 1977
Age
~49 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
racing automobile driver, ski jumper, racing driver
FinlandBorn in Lahti
1977
Born in Lahti (1977-05-11)
2011
AwardHolmenkollen Medal
Present
Age ~49
About
Janne Petteri Ahonen is a Finnish former ski jumper and drag racer. He competed in ski jumping between 1992 and 2018, and is one of the sport's most successful athletes of all time, as well as one of the most successful from Finland. Ahonen won two consecutive World Cup overall titles, the Four Hills Tournament a record five times, two individual gold medals at the World Championships, and the Nordic Tournament once. Nicknamed Kuningaskotka, he has been described as the greatest ski jumper to have never won an individual medal at the Winter Olympics.
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Who is Janne Ahonen?+
Janne Petteri Ahonen is a Finnish former ski jumper and drag racer. He competed in ski jumping between 1992 and 2018, and is one of the sport's most successful athletes of all time, as well as one of the most successful from Finland. Ahonen won two consecutive World Cup overall titles, the Four Hill
What does the name Janne mean?+
The name Janne means "unisex given name". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Janne Ahonen born?+
Janne Ahonen was born on May 11, 1977.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Janne is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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