Jouko Niva
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About
Known for his high jump, long jump, and especially his triple jump records, this Finnish athlete placed second at the 1982 Kaleva Championships.
Before Fame
One of his earliest competitions was a 1979 outdoor track high jump event.
Trivia
He played for the Lapland Lock athletic club.
Family Life
He and his brother grew up in Rovaniemi, Finland. Before ending in divorce, his marriage produced a son and a daughter.
Associated With
He and Olympic skier Matti Nykanen are both well known Finnish athletes.
