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In the 1920s, two names dominated the world's long-distance running rankings. Paavo Nurmi was a legend in his own lifetime, but Ville Ritola is remembered by only a few. These biggest rivals to each other were different in almost every way, but they both shared a passion for winning.
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Ville Ritola
Paavo Nurmi
Selma Ritola
Hannes Kolehmainen
6.9
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