[post_page_title]Paavo Nurmi[/post_page_title]
Paavo Nurmi is a memorable Olympian athlete. He never turned professional but did snag nine gold medals and three silver medals throughout the 12 Olympic Games he participated in. He was nicknamed “The Flying Finn” for his talents in long-distance running and was undefeated in 800m for 121 consecutive races.
Nurmi passed away in 1973 at the age of 76 in Finland. In his spare time, he played the violin and was a fan of classical music. Though he was a gifted athlete, in personal life Nurmi did not keep close friends and was only married one time during the mid-1930’s.
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