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“Mind is everything. Muscle - pieces of rubber. All that I am, I am because of my mind.”

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Paavo Nurmi
Paavo Nurmi

Paavo Nurmi was a Finnish long-distance runner, considered one of the greatest long-distance runners in history. He achieved numerous Olympic gold medals and world records in the 1920s and 1930s, renowned for his exceptional endurance and speed. more

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