How many Summer Olympics did Paavo Nurmi compete in?
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Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish long-distance runner who competed in three Summer Olympics: 1912, 1920, and 1924. He won a total of nine gold medals and three silver medals, making him one of the most successful athletes in Olympic history.
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