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Fanny Blankers-Koen hurdling, 1948 London Olympics
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Fanny Blankers-Koen hurdling, 1948 London Olympics
Fanny Blankers-Koen, a Dutch housewife, taking the victory in the 80 metres hurdles and setting a new Olympic record. Maureen Gardner of Britain took the silver, but shared in the Olympic record time. Date: 1948
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Fanny Blankers-Koen, a humble Dutch housewife, defied all odds to become the unexpected queen of the track at the 1948 London Olympics. In this iconic image, she is seen triumphantly crossing the finish line in the 80 metres hurdles event, setting a new Olympic record with a time of 12.2 seconds. Her victory was all the more remarkable as she was a mother of two young children and had only taken up athletics seriously a few years prior. The London Olympics, also known as the XIVth Olympiad, marked the revival of the Games after a 12-year hiatus due to World War II. Blankers-Koen's gold medal win was a ray of hope and inspiration for the war-weary world. She was not only the first Dutch woman to win an Olympic gold medal but also the first woman to win four gold medals in a single Olympic Games, having previously won gold in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and the 4x100 meters relay. Maureen Gardner of Britain took the silver medal in the hurdles event, but she too shared in the Olympic record time, making it a historic moment for women's athletics. The image captures the raw emotion and determination of Blankers-Koen as she celebrates her victory, her arms raised in triumph, and her face etched with the joy of achieving the impossible. This photograph is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of perseverance, making it a timeless piece of Olympic history.
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