For what reason was Nurmi suspended before the 1932 Games?
Injury
Performance-enhancing drugs
Questioned amateur status
Disrespecting the IAAF
Answer
Nurmi was suspended by the International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) before the 1932 Games because his amateur status was questioned. The IAAF alleged that Nurmi had received payments from sponsors in exchange for his athletic performances, which would have violated the amateur code. Nurmi denied the allegations and appealed the suspension, but the IAAF upheld its decision.
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