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