Takanobu Okabe

Takanobu Okabe

skier

BIRTHDAY October 26, 1970
BIRTH SIGN Scorpio
BIRTHPLACE Shimokawa, Japan
AGE 54 years old
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ABOUT TAKANOBU OKABE

Former professional ski jumper who is recognized for having won the gold medal in the men's ski jumping event at the 1998 Olympic games in Nagano. He announced his retirement from the sport in 2014.

He made his professional debut in the World Cup event in late 1989.

He won a total of five medals in the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. He has World Cup victories under his belt. He was once the oldest ski jumper to ever win a World Cup competition.

He was born in Japan.

Noriaki Kasai beat his record for being the oldest ski jumper to ever win a World Cup competition.