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What type of runner was Paavo Nurmi?

  • Sprinter

  • Marathon

  • Middle-Distance, Long-Distance Runner

  • Hurdler

Answer

Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish middle-distance and long-distance runner who is widely regarded as one of the greatest runners of all time. He won nine gold medals at the Olympic Games and set 22 world records during his career.
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