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Paavo Nurmi
The Flying Finn, Paavo Nurmi, dominated distance running at three Olympics (1920–1928) with 9 gold and 3 silver medals—12 total—and set 22 official world records from 1500 meters to 20 kilometers. Nurmi's 2,500-meter indoor world record in 1924 stood for over a decade, showcasing his revolutionary training methods.
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