Fanny Blankers-Koen's reception in Amsterdam
Dutch athlete Mrs Fanny Blankers-Koen was a star of the 1948 London Olympics, becoming the first woman ever to win three Olympic titles. She won the 100 and 200 metres, and the 80 metres hurdles. She was also the finishing runner in the victorious Dutch relay team. She received a hero's welcome on return to Amsterdam
Picture No
10513177
Media ID
46052044
Size
4600px x 3678px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Unattributed photograph, the Sketch, 1 September 1948, p.133
Date
1948
