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Fanny Blankers-Koen
(1918–2004)
Sprinter
Kingdom of the Netherlands
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Fanny Blankers-Koen was a sprinter from the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Quick Facts About Fanny Blankers-Koen
- Born
- April 26, 1918
- Died
- January 25, 2004
- Nationality
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Profession
- Sprinter
- Spouse
- Jan Blankers
About Fanny Blankers-Koen
Francina Elsje "Fanny" Blankers-Koen was a Dutch track and field athlete, best known for winning four gold medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. She competed there as a 30-year-old mother of two, earning her the nickname "the Flying Housewife", and was the most successful athlete at the event.
Biography source: Wikipedia
Awards & Honors
Associated Press Athlete of the Year
Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Silver Olympic Order
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