Who inspired Nurmi's strict training program?
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Answer
Hannes Kolehmainen, a Finnish long-distance runner, inspired Nurmi's strict training program. Nurmi admired Kolehmainen's success and dedication to training, and he adopted many of Kolehmainen's training methods. Nurmi's training program was very demanding, and he often ran long distances every day. He also did a lot of speed work, and he lifted weights to build strength.
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