Janne Ahonen - Ski Jumping World Cup

Ski Jumping World Cup

  • World Cup: 36 victories, 44 second places, 28 third places
  • Summer Grand Prix: 5 victories, 6 second places, 2 third places
  • Most podium positions of all jumpers (108)
  • Most world cup points of all jumpers
  • Six consecutive victories (ties the record with Matti Hautamäki, Thomas Morgenstern and Gregor Schlierenzauer)
  • Longest jump in the world (fell on landing): 240 m (Planica 2005)

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