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Paavo Nurmi
| Finnish middle and long distance runner Date of Birth: Country: Finland |
Content:
- Paavo Nurmi - The Flying Finn
- Early Success
- Olympic Dominance
- Legacy and Controversy
Paavo Nurmi - The Flying Finn
Paavo Nurmi, known as "The Flying Finn," was a Finnish middle and long-distance runner.
He is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, with nine Olympic gold medals and a total of twelve Olympic medals, the most in the history of track and field.
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He was born in Turku, Finland and showed his talent at a young age, becoming the school champion at the age of
Early Success
In 21 years, Nurmi won a kilometer race at an army competition with a half-hour lead.
He made his debut on the sports arena in at the Summer Olympics in Antwerp. Although he lost his first event, the meter race, to Joseph Guillemot of France, Nurmi had a chance to redeem himself in the 10,meter race and emerged victorious.
Olympic Dominance
In the Olympics, Nurmi won
