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19. Juni 2024 · When the punishing timetable for Paris was published, the Finnish athletics authorities chose the US-based Ville Ritola as their main man for the 10,000m and omitted Nurmi. The reigning champion requested a place but was asked to run behind Ritola for second place, to save himself for the 1500m and 5000m.
20. Juni 2024 · Paavo Nurmi and Ville Ritola of Finland, known as the Flying Finns, dominated distance running races. Great Britain’s Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell were champions in the 100-meter and 400-meter races, respectively. Their friendship and achievements inspired the 1981 film “Chariots of Fire,” which won four Oscars.
Vor einem Tag · A trio of Finnish athletes—Paavo Nurmi, Ville Ritola, and Edvin Wide—are pictured alongside other runners competing in an individual cross-country race held in Colombes on July 12, 1924. Nurmi ...
Vor 3 Tagen · He made history at the sweltering 1924 Paris games, becoming the first (and only) track and field athlete to win five golds in one Olympics, including individual titles in the 1500m and 5000m...
Vor 3 Tagen · He made history at the sweltering 1924 Paris games, becoming the first (and only) track and field athlete to win five golds in one Olympics, including individual titles in the 1500m and 5000m...
Vor 3 Tagen · The Finnish team, led by Paavo Nurmi and Ville Ritola, ruled the distance running races. For the first time, the swimming competition attracted as much attention as track-and-field.
8. Juni 2024 · The Finnish team, led by Paavo Nurmi and Ville Ritola, ruled the distance running races. For the first time, the swimming competition attracted as much attention as track and field.
