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Finland ski star held over attack Finland ski star in assault probe
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A four-time Olympic ski jump champion is being held on suspicion of attempting to murder his wife on Christmas Day, reports say. A four-time Olympic ski jump champion is being investigated for an alleged Christmas Day knife attack on his wife, Finnish police say.
Finnish legend Matti Nykanen, 46, was arrested after an incident that left his wife with head and hand injuries.Finnish legend Matti Nykanen, 46, was arrested after an incident that left his wife with head and hand injuries.
Mervi Tapola is reported to have fled their joint home and called police from a neighbour's house. Police said the man known as the flying Finn was suspected of trying to stab Mervi Tapola and then strangle her.
Known as the flying Finn, Mr Nykanen won three gold medals at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Ms Tapola is reported to have fled their joint home and called police from a neighbour's house.
Mr Nykanen, who won three gold medals at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, was released on Monday after charges for attempted manslaughter were dropped.
But police say he could still be charged with aggravated assault.
His skiing achievements included winning gold and silver medals at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics aged 21. He won five gold medals at world championships and 13 at Finnish championships.His skiing achievements included winning gold and silver medals at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics aged 21. He won five gold medals at world championships and 13 at Finnish championships.
But since quitting the competition circuit in the 1990s he has continued to make headlines with convictions for assault, reported alcohol abuse, and working as a musical performer and male stripper. Since quitting the competition circuit in the 1990s, however, Mr Nykanen has continued to make headlines for reported alcohol abuse, working as a musical performer and male stripper, and convictions for assault.