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Matti Nykänen was a Finnish ski jumper who won 46 individual World Cup wins, which is a record that was equalled by Gregor Schlierenzauer in 2017. Nykänen was a dominant force in ski jumping in the 1980s, winning four Olympic gold medals and six World Championships. He was also known for his flamboyant personality and his off-piste antics, which made him a popular figure with fans around the world.