Fanny Blankers-Koen

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Fanny Blankers-Koen born?January 26, 1918
2. When did Fanny Blankers-Koen die?January 25, 2004 (age 85)
3. Where was Fanny Blankers-Koen born?Amsterdam, Netherlands
4. Who was Fanny Blankers-Koen?Fanny Blankers-Koen was a Dutch athlete and mother who became a legendary track and field champion. She won four gold medals at the 1948 Olympics and set many world records.
5. How many gold medals did she win at the 1948 Olympics?She won four gold medals: the 100 meters, the 200 meters, the 80-meter hurdles, and the 4x100-meter relay.

Pentathlon: A multi-discipline athletic contest comprising five distinct events, typically including running, jumping, and throwing disciplines.
Societal Norms: Accepted or typical patterns of behavior and beliefs within a particular society or culture.
Trailblazer: A person who makes a new track or path, or who is the first to do something, opening the way for others.
Gender Stereotypes: Oversimplified and often inaccurate beliefs about the characteristics, roles, or behaviors of men and women.