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Nurmi

Nurmi is a Finnish surname derived from the word nurmi, meaning grass, meadow, or turf. It is a common surname in Finland and among people of Finnish descent around the world.

Paavo Nurmi (1897–1973) is the most internationally recognized bearer of the name. A Finnish middle- and long-distance

Beyond Paavo Nurmi, the surname is carried by other individuals in various fields, reflecting its status as

runner,
he
dominated
distance
running
in
the
1920s
and
is
widely
regarded
as
one
of
the
greatest
athletes
in
history.
Over
his
Olympic
career,
he
won
nine
gold
medals
across
the
1920,
1924,
and
1928
Games
and
set
numerous
world
records,
contributing
to
a
lasting
perception
of
peak
endurance
running.
He
earned
the
nickname
“The
Flying
Finn”
for
his
speed
and
prowess
on
the
track.
His
achievements
helped
establish
Finland
as
a
powerhouse
in
endurance
running.
a
common
Finnish
name.
The
name
itself
remains
a
cultural
marker
in
Finland,
associated
with
athletic
achievement
as
well
as
ordinary
civic
life.