The five Olympic gold medals won by Finnish running great Paavo Nurmi will return to Paris and be on display next month (from March 27-Sept. 13) to mark a century since his unique achievement at the 1924 Paris Games. Nurmi the Flying FinnEntitled ‘The Flying Finn,’ this outstanding middle- and long-distance runner won an astounding nine gold medals at the Olympics, establishing him as a trailblazer and early sports celebrity. The amazing achievement of Nurmi winning five gold medals in one game is still unsurpassed, making his name immortalized in the annals of sports history. The famous 135-year-old tower will be the focal point of attention for the next Paralympics and the Paris Games. Read More NewsCover Photo: IGThe post Paavo Nurmi, aka “Flying Finn,” will showcase his five gold medals once more at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Source: The Telegraph February 27, 2024 09:18 UTC