Fanny Blankers-Koen

About Fanny Blankers-Koen

Birth Day: April 26, 1918
Birth Place: Baarn, Netherlands

Fanny Blankers-Koen

Fanny Blankers-Koen was born on April 26, 1918 in Baarn, Netherlands. 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.
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As per our current Database, Fanny Blankers-Koen has been died on Jan 25, 2004 (age 85).

🎂 Fanny Blankers-Koen - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Fanny Blankers-Koen die, Fanny Blankers-Koen was 85 years old.

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Occupation Runner
Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born April 26, 1918 (Baarn, Netherlands)
Birthday April 26
Town/City Baarn, Netherlands
Nationality Netherlands

🌙 Zodiac

Fanny Blankers-Koen’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Fanny Blankers-Koen was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

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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.

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