Ren Nikaido is an up-and-coming Japanese ski jumper who has been competing in the World Cup since 2020. He won a Grand Prix individual competition in Râșnov in 2022, became national champion in 2023, and achieved several top 10 finishes in the World Cup as well as podium places in the Grand Prix. With a personal best of 228.5 m and consistent performances, he is one of his country's rising stars.