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Francina " Fanny " Elsje Blankers-Koen ( – ) was a Dutch athlete, best known for winning four gold medals at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.

She accomplished this as a 30-year-old mother of two, during a time when many disregarded women's athletics.

Her background and performances earned her the nickname " the Flying Housewife ".

She was the most successful athlete at the 1948 Summer Olympics.