Word: paavo
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Members of the University will probably be unable to see the Crimson runners and the great Paavo Nurmi in action at the B. A. A. games next Saturday at the Arena...
...they whispered about a certain passenger. There he sat, slim, blond, eating-for breakfast, two apples, a triple helping of oatmeal, a big cup of coffee, three slices of buttered toast; for lunch, vegetable soup, roast beef, sweet potatoes, rolls, two cups of coffee, vanilla ice cream. He was Paavo Nurmi, on his way from Manhattan to compete in the Illinois A. C. handicap meet. The famed express ended its run, the passenger, well-fed, well-rested...
...world's outdoor mark is 5 min. 26 3/10 sec., established by Paavo Nurmi...
...Paavo Nurmi will probably oppose several University runners when he enters the B. A. A. meet to be held at the Arena on January 31, according to Jackko Mikkola, assistant coach of the track team and Finnish Olympic coach last summer...
...World's outdoor record for mile: 4 min. 10.4 sec., made by Paavo Nurmi...