All I’ve done is run fast. I don’t see why people should make much fuss about that.
Fanny Blankers-Koen Quotes
Showing all quotesBirth: | 26th April, 1918 |
Death: | 25th January, 2004 |
Nationality: | Dutch |
Profession: | Athlete |
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Fanny Blankers Koen was a Dutch athlete, best known for winning four gold medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. She accomplished this as a 30-year-old mother of two, during a time when many disregarded women's athletics. Her background and performances earned her the nickname "the Flying Housewife". She was the most successful athlete at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
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