Fanny Blankers-Koen Crosses Finish Line

(Original Caption) 6/8/1948-London, England- OLYMPIC GAMES, WEMBLEY STADIUM. DUTCHWOMAN WINS THIRD OLYMPIC TITLE. Photo shows Fanny Blanker-Koen (Holland) as she becomes the first triple champion of the 14th Olympic Games as (no.692) she finishes ahead of A. D. Williamson (Great Britain), no. 723, second, and Audrey Patterson (USA), no. 707, third in the final of the women's 200-meters event. Blankers-Koen won by five yards in 24.4 seconds.
(Original Caption) 6/8/1948-London, England- OLYMPIC GAMES, WEMBLEY STADIUM. DUTCHWOMAN WINS THIRD OLYMPIC TITLE. Photo shows Fanny Blanker-Koen (Holland) as she becomes the first triple champion of the 14th Olympic Games as (no.692) she finishes ahead of A. D. Williamson (Great Britain), no. 723, second, and Audrey Patterson (USA), no. 707, third in the final of the women's 200-meters event. Blankers-Koen won by five yards in 24.4 seconds.
Fanny Blankers-Koen Crosses Finish Line
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Bettmann / Contributor
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514912062
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Bettmann
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August 06, 1948
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