What country was Fanny Blankers-Koen from?
Germany
France
Netherlands
Italy
Answer
Fanny Blankers-Koen was a Dutch track and field athlete. She won eight gold medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics, becoming the first female athlete to win four track events in a single Olympics. Blankers-Koen set several world records in her career, including the 100-meter sprint, 200-meter sprint, and 80-meter hurdles.
The Empowering Journey of Fanny Blankers-Koen: Triumphs at the 1948 London Olympics
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