Nurmi, Paavo (Johannes) — born June 13, 1897, Turku, Fin. died Oct. 2, 1973, Helsinki Finnish track athlete. The outstanding long distance runner of his generation, he captured nine gold medals and three silver in three Olympic Games (1920, 1924, 1928), setting two… … Universalium
Nurmi, Paavo — ▪ Finnish athlete in full Paavo Johannes Nurmi born June 13, 1897, Turku, Finland died October 2, 1973, Helsinki Finnish track athlete who dominated long distance running in the 1920s, capturing nine gold medals in three Olympic Games (1920,… … Universalium
Paavo Nurmi — Paavo Johannes Nurmi (Audio|Fi Paavo Nurmi.ogg|pronunciation) (13 June 1897 ndash; 2 October 1973) was a Finnish runner. Born in Turku, he was known as one of the Flying Finns ; a term given to him, Hannes Kolehmainen, Ville Ritola and others for … Wikipedia
johannes — /joh han eez, is/, n., pl. johannes. a gold coin formerly used as currency in Portugal, first issued in the early 18th century. Also, joannes. [1750 60, Amer.; after the name Joannes (John V, of Portugal) in the coin s legend. See JOHN] * * * (as … Universalium
Johannes — /yoh hah nis, han is/, n. a male given name, form of John. * * * (as used in expressions) Berg Alban Maria Johannes Brahms Johannes Brinkman Johannes Andreas Johannes Scotus Eriugena Ewald Johannes Fibiger Johannes Andreas Grib Johannes Frobenius … Universalium
Johannes — (as used in expressions) Berg, Alban (Maria Johannes) Brahms, Johannes Brinkman, Johannes Andreas Johannes Scotus Eriugena Ewald, Johannes Fibiger, Johannes Andreas Grib Johannes Frobenius Gutenberg, Johannes (Gensfleisch zur Laden zum) Jensen,… … Enciclopedia Universal
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Paavo Nurmi — Paavo Nurmi … Wikipédia en Français
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Nurmi — Nụrmi, Paavo Johannes, finnischer Leichtathlet (Langstreckenläufer), * Loimaa (bei Turku) 13. 6. 1897, ✝ Helsinki 2. 10. 1973; lief zwischen 1922 und 1931 insgesamt 22 offiziell anerkannte Weltrekorde auf den Strecken zwischen 1 500 und 10 000 … Universal-Lexikon