Fanny Blankers-Koen

Dutch Olympic track and field athlete

Fanny Blankers-Koen - Dutch Olympic track and field athlete
Born

April 26th, 1918
106 years ago

Died

January 25th, 2004
21 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Achieved prominence as a track and field athlete, specializing in sprinting and hurdling events. Competed in the 1948 London Olympics, earning four gold medals in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 80 meters hurdles, and 4x100 meters relay. Set multiple world records during an illustrious career, becoming a significant figure in the history of women's athletics. Retired from competitive sports in 1955, influencing future generations of female athletes.

Won four gold medals at the 1948 London Olympics

Set world records in multiple sprint events

Dominated women's track and field in the 1940s

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