

PAAVO NURMI STADIUM TURKU
The first Paavo Nurmi Games was arranged in 1957 as a birthday present to Nurmi on his 60th birthday. During his career Nurmi took 9 Olympic Gold medals and was among the first athletes to be nominated in the IAAF Hall of Fame. The tradition has gone on ever since and the event is held every year at the Paavo Nurmi Stadium named after the legendary runner.
Paavo Nurmi Games is expanding and evolving. Furthermore, various side events in celebration of Nurmi’s achievements, such as Paavo Nurmi Junior Games, Paavo’s Sports Day and Paavo Nurmi Marathon, will be held throughout the festival weeks.
Paavo Nurmi Festival
PN TURKU OY
CONTACTS
Chairman
Ilkka Kanerva
CEO
Jari Salonen
+358 50 062 7973
jari.salonen@paavonurmigames.fi
Meeting vice director
Harri Halme
+358 40 754 5104
harri.halme@paavonurmigames.fi
Athlete Liaison
Arttu Salonen
+358 50 590 5519
arttu.salonen@paavonurmigames.fi
Head of Marketing and Events
Veera Sahlberg
+358 44 545 7210
veera.sahlberg@paavonurmigames.fi
Paavo Nurmi Games
Paavo Nurmi Festival
PN TURKU OY
CONTACTS
Chairman
Ilkka Kanerva
CEO
Jari Salonen
+358 50 062 7973
jari.salonen@paavonurmigames.fi
Meeting vice director
Harri Halme
+358 40 754 5104
harri.halme@paavonurmigames.fi
Athlete Liaison
Arttu Salonen
+358 50 590 5519
arttu.salonen@paavonurmigames.fi
Head of Events and Marketing
Veera Sahlberg
+358 44 545 7210
veera.sahlberg@paavonurmigames.fi