Helander to Auction Matti Nykänen’s Original Competition Vest from 1982 World Ski Championships
The World Ski Championships in 1982 are remembered not least for their exceptional weather conditions. A thick fog surrounded the Holmenkollen Ski Jumping Hill in Oslo as the competitors prepared for their performance. Fearlessly, without sight of the ground, the 18-year-old Matti Nykänen jumped and emerged from the fog, landing at the first spot in the competition.
The large hill gold medal in 1982 marked the beginning of a triumphant career. Nykänen was awarded 5 Olympic medals, 14 World Championships medals and 22 Finnish Championships medals during his career, making him one of the greatest ski jumpers in the world.
Auction House Helander presents the ski jump competition vest that Nykänen wore in the 1982 World Ski Championship while winning his first large hill gold medal. The vest is auctioned as a part of Design & Classic Sale Helander which is held online April 21–28.
Starting price: 500 EUR.
Photo: Auction House Helander / Erkki Laine
How To Participate in The Auction?
The vest will be for sale in the upcoming Design & Classic Sale Helander Auction. The Auction Catalogue is published on Friday the 21st of April and the auction ends on 28th. You need to be logged in in order to submit bids via the catalogue.
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