Nine-time Olympic Gold winner Paavo Nurmi is considered one of
the greatest runner of all time. He was known as “The King of Runners”
or the “Flying Finn”. Hero to all nationalities and famous all
over the world, Nurmi became an unending source of national
pride for the newly independent Finland. Paavo Nurmi had a burning
will to succeed in life, and racing was his way to gain recognition
from his fellow men and to fulfill the high standards he had
set for himself.
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
Remember, after the race join us at the 14th Annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival held at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby, BC. On June 20 and the 21st.
