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Olympic Heroes: The Athletes Who Embodied the Olympic Spirit
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Who is known as the "Flying Finn" and won four gold medals in the 1920 and 1924 Olympics?
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Paavo Nurmi
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Paavo Nurmi, a Finnish long-distance runner, earned the nickname "Flying Finn" for his remarkable speed and endurance. He won nine Olympic gold medals in total, including four in the 1920 and 1924 Games.