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Paavo Nurmi Born: June 13, 1897
Finnish runner
won 9 gold medals (6 individual) in 1920, '24 and '28 Olympics; from 1921-31 broke 23 world outdoor records in events ranging from 1,500 to 20,000 meters. Died: Oct. 2, 1973
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- 10,000-Meter Run - 10,000-Meter Run 1912 Hannes Kolehmainen, Finland 31:20.80 1920 Paavo Nurmi, Finland 31:45.80 1924 ...
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