Great Lives: Paavo Nurmi

Series 45, episode 0

Matthew Parris examines the career of athlete Paavo Nurmi, who has been nominated by former sportsman and TV commentator Steve Cram. Winning nine gold medals and three silvers in 12 Olympic events during the 1920s, the Finn is often considered the greatest ever track and field competitor

Cast (unconfirmed)

Matthew Parris