What was the first summer olympics Nurmi participated in?
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The first summer olympics Nurmi participated in was in 1920. He was a Finnish long-distance runner who won nine Olympic gold medals and set 22 world records during his career. He was known for his endurance and speed, and he was considered one of the greatest athletes of all time.
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