What did Nurmi do during the Winter War?
He was a soldier
He was a general
He raised funds for Finland
He was a journalist
Answer
During the Winter War, Nurmi raised funds for Finland. He gave a number of speeches and performances in the United States, and he also donated his prize money from the 1936 Olympics to the Finnish Red Cross. Nurmi's efforts helped to raise awareness of the war and to provide much-needed financial support to Finland.
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