Fanny Blankers-Koen was a Dutch athlete born on April 26, 1918 in Baarn, Netherlands. She made history at the 1948 London Olympics by becoming the first female athlete to win four gold medals in a single Olympics, in the 100 and 200 meters, the 80 meter hurdles, and the 4 x 100 meter relay. Her accomplishments are still celebrated today as a symbol of female empowerment and athletic excellence.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $14 Million (2024)
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About
Dutch athlete who won four gold medals at the 1948 London Olympics, winning the 100 and 200 meters, the 80 meter hurdles, and the 4 x 100 meter relay.
Before Fame
She excelled at many Sports but picked track after a swimming coach told her it'd be easier for her to make the Olympics for an event other than swimming.
Trivia
People call her the Flying Housewife.
Family Life
Married her coach, Jan Blankers, a year after competing in the Olympics.
Associated With
She and Carl Lewis both won four gold medals in one Olympic event.