Minna Nikkanen

Minna Nikkanen is a Finnish former pole vaulter with a career that spanned 18 years, from 2001 to 2019. She first competed at the age of 13 and went on to represent Finland in major international championships. Her personal best vault of 4.60 meters was achieved in August 2015 in Kuortane.

Nikkanen earned a gold medal at the 2007 European Junior Championships with a vault of 4.35 meters, and a silver medal at the 2009 European U23 Championships with 4.45 meters. She competed at the World Championships in 2007, 2009, and 2015, placing 10th in the latter. Born in Somero, Western Finland, she stands 5'7" and weighs 117 lbs.