solutions of ATHLE - QUIZ
ATHLETES : PAAVO NURMI
1. What was the nationality of Paavo Nurmi ?
Finnish
2. During what period did he remain undefeated from 1500 to 10 000 meters ?
1921 to 1925
3. What Olympic Games did he dominate ?
Paris (1924)
4. How did his international career come to an end ?
excluded for professionalism
5. What interval of time was there between his double win 1500-5000 m at the Olympic Games ?
40 minutes
6. Who was his great rival on 5000 and 10 000 meters ?
Ritola
7. Who did Paavo Nurmi follow as the hour world record holder ?
Jean Bouin
8. Which French runner did beat Nurmi in the 5000 m of the Paris Olympic Games ?
Joseph Guillemot
9. When was Nurmi born and dead ?
897-1973
10. At what level did he bring the 10 000 m world record ?
30'06"1/5