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Paavo Nurmi: Finnish middle and long distance runner (1897-1973).
Born in Turku (died at age 76).
6 awards including Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class.
Stands 5′9″ tall.
Paavo Nurmi has 2 credits in our database.
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AWARDS (6)
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Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class
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First Class Medal of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
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IAAF Hall of Fame
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Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland
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Biography
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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Paavo Nurmi was born on and passed away on at the age of 76.
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Paavo Nurmi was born in Turku.
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Paavo Nurmi has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Olympia 52 (1952), The Olympic Games in Paris 1924 (1925).
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