How runners trained 100 years ago, including the great Paavo Nurmi

from The Running Shorts Podcast · host Jonathan Mederos

The Flying Finn won 5 gold medals at the 1924 Paris Olympics and it would have been 6 golds if the Finnish selectors had not blocked him from entering the 10,000m (his favorite distance). To submit your thoughts, questions, or overall feedback , email [email protected]

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