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Paavo Nurmi: The Flying Finn
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Paavo Nurmi: The Flying Finn

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One of the so-called Flying Finns who long dominated distance running, Paavo Nurmi was perhaps the greatest runner of them all. Legend has it that his training regimen included racing a mail train in his hometown of Turku, Finland. Nurmi, of course, frequently outran the train, fueling the perception that he was more machine than man—a perception also supported by Nurmi’s calm, expressionless countenance while running, his relentless drive, and his unbeatable record. Nicknamed Peerless Paavo and the Phantom Finn, he trained and raced carrying a stopwatch to ensure that his pace was perfect. Nurmi competed in 12 events at ...(100 of 355 words)

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