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Did Paavo Nurmi compete in the 1932 Olympics?
In a controversial case Nurmi was suspended before the 1932 Games by an IAAF council that questioned his amateur status.
Why was Paavo Nurmi suspended from competing at the 1932 Olympics?
Nurmi was suspended before the 1932 Games by an IAAF council that questioned his amateur status.
Did Paavo Nurmi ever get any injuries from running?
Nurmi's trip to the 1924 Summer Olympics was endangered by a knee injury in the spring of 1924.
When did Paavo Nurmi retire?
Although he was never declared a professional, Nurmi's suspension became definite in 1934 and he retired from running.
Did Paavo Nurmi ever turn professional?
Although he was never declared a professional, Nurmi's suspension became definite in 1934 and he retired from running.
Did Paavo Nurmi win any Olympic race titles?
At the 1928 Summer Olympics, Nurmi recaptured the 10,000 m title but was beaten for the gold in the 5000 m and the 3000 m steeplechase.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article on Paavo Nurmi besides his suspension from the 1932 Olympics, injuries, retirement, professionalism and race titles?
Thousands protested against the suspension of Paavo Nurmi in Helsinki.

Question: Did the petition work out in Nurmi's favor?
Self-contained rewrite: Did the petition to confirm amateur status work out in Paavo Nurmi's favor?