Nurmi remained unbeaten in which events throughout his career?
Cross country events and the 10,000 meters
A 200-meter dash and a 400-meter run
The 800 and 1,500 meters
Marathons and half-marathons
Answer
While Nurmi did not remain unbeaten in all events, he did so in cross country events and the 10,000 meters throughout his career. This was due in part to his training methods, which were highly focused on distance running. He also had a natural talent for running, and was able to maintain his speed over long distances.
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