With Europe at war and Finland's security in danger, the Finns went ahead with plans to hold the 1940 Olympic Games in Helsingfors. Here Paavo Nurmi, left, who burned up European and American tracks a decade ago, discusses Olympic plans with Armas Valste, sports head of Finland. Will the show still go on?
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Northern Advocate, 4 December 1939, Page 5
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53With Europe at war and Finland's security in danger, the Finns went ahead with plans to hold the 1940 Olympic Games in Helsingfors. Here Paavo Nurmi, left, who burned up European and American tracks a decade ago, discusses Olympic plans with Armas Valste, sports head of Finland. Will the show still go on? Northern Advocate, 4 December 1939, Page 5
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