Jens Weißflog
German ski jumper
1964 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German ski jumper
Born
July 21, 1964
Age
~62 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
ski jumper
German Democratic RepublicBorn in Erlabrunn
1964
Born in Erlabrunn (1964-07-21)
1984
AwardPatriotic Order of Merit in Gold
1986
AwardPatriotic Order of Merit in Gold
1991
AwardHolmenkollen Medal
1994
AwardSilbernes Lorbeerblatt
1996
AwardCross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
About
Jens Weißflog is an East German and later German former ski jumper. He is one of the best and most successful ski jumpers in the history of the sport. He is a two time olympic and nordic world ski champion; also overall world winner.
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Who is Jens Weißflog?+
Jens Weißflog is an East German and later German former ski jumper. He is one of the best and most successful ski jumpers in the history of the sport. He is a two time olympic and nordic world ski champion; also overall world winner.
What does the name Jens mean?+
The name Jens means "a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.". It is of German origin.
When was Jens Weißflog born?+
Jens Weißflog was born on July 21, 1964.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.
The name Jens is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jens — July 21, 1964
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Respect.
— .
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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