Famous Olympic medalists – where are they now?


[post_page_title]Paavo Nurmi[/post_page_title]
Paavo Nurmi participated in 12 Olympic games during his time. He didn’t do anything competitive outside of the Olympic games, though.

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Paavo Nurmi

During the years he spent in the games, Nurmi won nine gold medals and three silver ones. His nickname during that time was ‘The Flying Finn’ as an ode to his talent as a long-distance runner. Nurmi passed away back in 1973 in Finland at the age of 76. When he wasn’t running, Nurmi was a violinist who loved classical music.

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