How many gold and silver medals did Nurmi win in the Summer Olympic Games?
Nine gold and three silver
Five gold and two silver
Eight gold and four silver
Ten gold
Answer
Paavo Nurmi, also known as the "Flying Finn", was a Finnish runner who won nine gold and three silver medals at the Summer Olympic Games. He was a dominant force in middle- and long-distance running during the 1920s, and his record of nine gold medals remains unmatched by any other runner.
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