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Paavo Nurmi in 1925 Running....
Paavo Nurmi in 1925 Running....
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January 07, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 7, 1925.
* Paavo Nurmi breaks 3 track records
* The Flying Finn
* Paavo Nurmi breaks 3 track records
* The Flying Finn
This 50 + page newspaper has one column headlines on page 29 which includes: "NURMI WINS TWICE, LOWERS 3 RECORDS" "Takes Mile in 4:13 3-5, the 5,000 Meters in 14:44 3-5, New Indoor World's Mark" and more. Other news of the day throughout. This issue somewhat browned with margin wear but no loss of text.
Paavo Johannes Nurmi (June 13, 1897October 2, 1973) was a Finnishrunner. Nurmi was born in Turku, and died in Helsinki. He was known as one of the "Flying Finns"; a term given to him, Hannes Kolehmainen, Ville Ritola and others for their distinction in running. During the 1920s, Nurmi was the best middle and long distance runner in the world, setting world records on distances between 1500 m and 20 km.
Paavo Johannes Nurmi (June 13, 1897October 2, 1973) was a Finnishrunner. Nurmi was born in Turku, and died in Helsinki. He was known as one of the "Flying Finns"; a term given to him, Hannes Kolehmainen, Ville Ritola and others for their distinction in running. During the 1920s, Nurmi was the best middle and long distance runner in the world, setting world records on distances between 1500 m and 20 km.
Nurmi won a total of nine gold and three silver medals in the 12 events he competed at the Olympic Games from 1920 to 1928. In 1932, Nurmi was unable to compete at the Olympics, as he had received money for his running and was thus considered a professional.
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