Holland’s champion runner Fanny Blankers-Koen dazzles at US competition (1949)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Dutch athlete Fanny Blankers-Koen wins the 100-yard dash and comes from behind to win the relay at a United States track and field meet Full Description: USA: Los Angeles: EXT 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 Background: Dutch athlete Fanny Blankers-Koen wins the 100-yard dash and comes from behind to win the relay at a United States track and field meet FILM ID: VLVADSBNFDREYIXQTJ4PUEYVB9Y9O To license this film, visit