Mäkihyppääjä - Lahti, Finland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member marcius
N 60° 59.020 E 025° 37.970
35V E 426021 N 6761740
The statue is erected in Finland's 100th anniversary year 2017
Waymark Code: WM128T9
Location: Finland
Date Posted: 03/31/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Designed by Vesa Ekholm, the ski jumper rises from a tripod to four meters. The character is anonymous, does not represent any specific athlete. The material is stainless steel.

The statue is a tribute to the Finnish tradition of ski jumping, which has been strongly cherished by the Lahti Ski Association's ski jumpers during Finland's 100 years of independence.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Mäkihyppääjä

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Vesa Ekholm

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 24.10.2017

Materials used: Stainless Steel

Location: Lahti Stadium
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