Martti Nõmme
An Estonian ski jumper who has battled at the World Cup level, carrying the flag for a small nation with a deep passion for the winter sport.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Estonian ski jumper·Birthday: August 7·Millennials
Biography
Martti Nõmme represents the heart of Estonian winter sports—a dedicated athlete competing on the daunting World Cup ski jumping circuit. Hailing from Võru, near the traditional ski areas of Estonia, he rose through the ranks to become a regular for his national team. His career is defined by the challenge of competing against powerhouse nations like Austria, Germany, and Norway, where funding and infrastructure are vast. Nõmme's highlights include World Championship appearances and scoring precious World Cup points, moments of significant pride for Estonian skiing. His persistence, jumping week in and week out from the towering hills of Europe, embodies the spirit of an athlete driven by love for his sport and country, striving for personal peaks on the global stage.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Martti was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Martti Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Martti's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Represented Estonia at multiple FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
- Has scored World Cup points in individual competitions throughout his career.
- Competed in the prestigious Four Hills Tournament on the World Cup circuit.
Did You Know?
His younger brother, Kevin Nõmme, is also a professional ski jumper.
Estonian ski jumping has a strong history, with the sport being popular in the hilly south of the country.
He has trained and competed alongside the well-known Estonian jumper Artti Aigro.
“The wind is your friend if you know how to talk to it.”
