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Paavo Nurmi

long-distance runner

Paavo Nurmi

Finnish middle and long distance runner (1897–1973)

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About Paavo Nurmi

Paavo Johannes Nurmi was a Finnish middle-distance and long-distance runner. He was called the "Flying Finn" because he dominated distance running in the 1920s. Nurmi set 22 official world records at distances between 1,500 metres and 20 kilometres, and won nine gold and three silver medals in his 12 events in the Summer Olympic Games. At his peak, Nurmi was undefeated for 121 races at distances from 800 m upwards. Throughout his 14-year career, he remained unbeaten in cross country events and the 10,000 metres.

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Occupation

long-distance runner, marathon runner, athletics competitor, athlete

Citizenship

Finland, Grand Duchy of Finland

Born

June 13, 1897

Died

October 2, 1973

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