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Paavo Nurmen stadion
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About Paavo Nurmen stadion
Paavo Nurmi Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Turku, Finland. It is currently used mostly for football matches and athletics meets. It holds 13,000 people and is named after the Turku-born runner Paavo Nurmi. Twenty athletics world records have been set at the stadium. John Landy broke the world records for the 1,500 m and the mile (1954), Nurmi for the 3,000 m (1922), Emil Zátopek (1950) and Ron Clarke (1965) for the 10,000 m, Viljo Heino for the one-hour run (1945) and the 20 km (1949), Matti Järvinen for the javelin throw (1932) and Charles Hoff for the pole vault (1925).
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- Turun päärautatieasemaTrain station1,3 km · 22 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)
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Paavo Nurmen stadion: FAQs
What's on at Paavo Nurmen stadion?
There are no upcoming events listed at Paavo Nurmen stadion right now.
Where is Paavo Nurmen stadion?
Paavo Nurmen stadion is located at Paavo Nurmen puistotie 9, 20800 Turku, Turku.
How big is Paavo Nurmen stadion?
Paavo Nurmen stadion has a capacity of around 13 000.
What is the nearest station to Paavo Nurmen stadion?
The nearest station is Turun päärautatieasema (Train station), about 1,3 km from Paavo Nurmen stadion.
Which hotels are closest to Paavo Nurmen stadion?
The closest places to stay are Marina Palace (460 m), Scandic Hamburger Börs (1 km), and Laivahostel S/S Bore (1,7 km).
When did Paavo Nurmen stadion open?
Paavo Nurmen stadion opened in 1893.