Multiple choice

Who is popularly called the ' Flying Finn' ?

  1. Karl Lewis

  2. Pavo Nurmi

  3. Al Oerter

  4. Ben Johnson
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Explanation

Paavo Nurmi (spelled as 'Pavo' in the question, though the correct spelling is 'Paavo') was the legendary Finnish distance runner who dominated track and field in the 1920s. He won 9 Olympic gold medals and earned the nickname 'Flying Finn' for his extraordinary speed and endurance. Karl Lewis is American, Al Oerter is an American discus thrower, and Ben Johnson is a Canadian sprinter.

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