Paavo Nurmi

FinlandFinland
1928 season best14:40.0Aug 3, 1928
Medals6Olympic Games: 4 gold, 2 silver
Last competitionThe IX Olympic GamesAug 3, 1928 · 14:40.0
The IX Olympic Games

As of Nov 5, 2026: 1928 season best 14:40.0 (Aug 3, 1928) · Last competition: The IX Olympic Games, Aug 3, 1928, 14:40.0 · Olympic Games: 4 gold, 2 silver

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Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games42–6

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19285000m 14:40.0–Aug 3, 1928The IX Olympic Games
192810000m 30:18.8–Jul 29, 1928The IX Olympic Games
19241500m 3:53.6–Jul 10, 1924The VIII Olympic Games
19245000m 14:31.2–Jul 10, 1924The VIII Olympic Games
19205000m 15:00.0–Aug 17, 1920The VII Olympic Games, Antwerp
192010000m 31:45.8–Aug 20, 1920The VII Olympic Games, Antwerp
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1928 season best: 14:40.0, set on Aug 3, 1928. Last competition: The IX Olympic Games on Aug 3, 1928, 14:40.0.

Paavo Nurmi has won 6 Olympic Games medals.