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  1. Nurmi

    Date other
    19 May 1925
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    NoS ID
    383153
    Story no
    1 / 1
    Extras
    1 film clip

    NfO synopsis: Miracle runner Nurmi keeps on breaking records.

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  2. Nurmi’s Record 6 Mile at Stamford Bridge

    Date released
    12 Jun 1930
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    53A
    NoS ID
    002521
    Story no
    4 / 6

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Nurmi’s Record 6 Mile at Stamford Bridge. DESCRIPTION: At Whit Monday meeting strong men of all nations vie with one another. SHOTLIST: Shots of the athletes marching past headed by a...

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  3. Flying Finn Beats German Aces

    Date released
    12 Oct 1931
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    123
    NoS ID
    003262
    Story no
    2 / 6

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Flying Finn Beats German Aces. DESCRIPTION: His mile record broken by Ladoumergue, Nurmi easily wins 5000 metre contest at Konigsberg. SHOTLIST: Race start. Race round the track. End of...

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  4. Nurmi The Wonder Runner Wins First Outdoor Race

    Date other
    6 May 1925
    Series name
    Gaumont Graphic
    NoS ID
    383140
    Story no
    1 / 1
    Extras
    1 film clip

    NfO synopsis: After many indoor triumphs, the Phantom man shows he’s just as good in the open air.

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  5. The Wonder Runner

    Date released
    19 Feb 1925
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    1165
    NoS ID
    084140
    Story no
    6 / 8
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Paavo Nurmi - who has startled American athletes by breaking many world records.

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  6. Offered £4,000 to Turn "Pro"

    Date released
    9 Mar 1925
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    1170
    NoS ID
    084161
    Story no
    2 / 7
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Remarkable pictures of Paavo Nurmi - still shattering world records - in action.

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  7. The Flying Finn

    Date released
    18 May 1925
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    1190
    NoS ID
    084298
    Story no
    4 / 7
    Extras
    1 film clip

    Before 40,000 people, Nurmi easily defeats champion Indian runners in 3 miles race and makes new world record.

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  8. Sport: Gordon Pirie’s Mile Victory

    Date released
    13 Aug 1953
    Series name
    British Movietone News
    Issue no
    1262A
    NoS ID
    018688
    Story no
    7 / 7

    MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Pirie’s Mile Victory. DESCRIPTION: In the International Mile Race for the Emsley Carr Trophy, at the British Games sponsored by the News of the World, Gordon Pirie won a great race...

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