Overview

Fanny Blankers-Koen was a Dutch track and field athlete who earned the nickname “The Flying Housewife” for her remarkable achievements at the 1948 London Olympics. She won four gold medals in the 100m, 200m, 80m hurdles, and 4x100m relay, becoming the first woman to achieve such a feat at a single Olympic Games. Blankers-Koen was already a mother of two during her Olympic triumph, making her accomplishments even more extraordinary. She set multiple world records during her career and became a symbol of athleticism and determination.