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Paavo Nurmi of Finland runs on a track wearing a white uniform with the number 1 bib during the 1920 Summer Olympic Games in Antwerp, Belgium. Paavo Nurmi of Finland, wearing bib 278, and Augusto Maccario of Italy, wearing bib 487, are lifted on the shoulders of men after the 10,000-metre race at the 1920 Olympic Games. Paavo Nurmi crosses the finish line to win the 1500 meter final at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, with officials and photographers observing in the background. Paavo Nurmi
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Paavo Nurmi: References & Edit History

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Anniversary information added. Sep 28, 2025
Anniversary information added. Jun 09, 2025
Media and medals list added. Jun 26, 2024
First paragraph modernization. Mar 29, 2024
Add new Web site: IAAF - Biography of Paavo Nurmi. Jul 30, 2012
Added new Web site: Sports Museum Foundation of Finland - Biography of Paavo Nurmi. Jan 08, 2008
Article revised. Nov 13, 2003
Article added to new online database. May 04, 1999
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