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Lot # 512: 1925 Paavo Nurmi, 9X Olympic Champion "Arrives in the United States"

Category: Olympics/Related

Starting Bid: $25.00

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Item was in Auction "Spring Collectors Auction 2023",
which ran from 4/11/2023 12:00 AM to
4/29/2023 8:00 PM



There was no bigger name in running during the 1920's than Paavo Nurmi of Finland. He set 22 World Records during the decade and won an astounding 9 Gold Medals at three Olympic games! The offered image is a detailed portrait photo of Nurmi as he was seen arriving in New York to race against American Challengers. Fresh off another set of Olympic Golds (he won five of them a few months earlier) he was more of a gate attraction on a worldwide tour. Oh yeah, he also won three silvers to add to his total during the decade as well! A rare athlete to find images of here in the States and this is a beauty with crystal clarity and despite a chip off the corner and pinholes (along with editorial markings) it looks great.

Size: 8x10
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 3/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 8/10

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