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1949 Holland's champion runner Fanny Blankers-Koen dazzles at US competition
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0:41Now PlayingDate: 30th May 1949
Location: USA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
USA: Los Angeles:
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AMERICA. Fanny Blankers-Coen wins 100Yds dash in Los Angeles, also seen in final change over in the relay race,
FANNY BLANKERS-KOEN. Wins 100 dash in Los Angeles, wins relay race,
United States of America; Personalities - Sport; The Netherlands
"The Flying Housewife", Francina ("Fanny") Elsje Blankers-Koen, run, runner, race, sprint, Olympics, gold medal, gold medallist, leg, Dutch, running, track, athletics, athletes
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