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 Paavo Johannes Nurmi (pronunciation (help·info)) (June 13, 1897 – October 2, 1973) was a Finnish runner. Born in Turku, he was known as one of the "Flying Finns"; a term given to him, Hannes Kolehmainen, Ville Ritola and others for their...
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 The Independent - London Fox's 20th Century: Athletics - 1920-25: Paavo Nurmi
09/12/1999: 433 words, approx. 1 pages BETWEEN 1921 and 1931 Paavo Nurmi, the "Flying Finn", set 29 world records from 1,500 to 20,000 metres and won nine Olympic gold medals. Such versatility makes it difficult to oppose anyone who claims that he was the greatest track athlete of all time.... summary from source:
The Independent - London Nurmi honours his namesake
07/12/1997: 381 words, approx. 1 pages The world of athletics invaded racing territory yesterday when Dream Of Nurmi, named after the outstanding middle-distance runner Paavo Nurmi, found his way into the winner's enclosure at York. Nurmi was the idol of the colt's owner, the Olympic gold medallist Chris Brasher....
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