NURMI, PAAVO


Meaning of NURMI, PAAVO in English

n.

born June 13, 1897, Turku, Fin.

died Oct. 2, 1973, Helsinki

Finnish track athlete.

The outstanding long-distance runner of his generation, he captured nine gold medals and three silver in three Olympic Games (1920, 1924, 1928), setting two records at the 1924 games in a little over an hour. He held the world record for the mile run for eight years (1923–31). For his prowess he was nicknamed "the Flying Finn."

Paavo Nurmi, 1931.

UPI

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.