The runner Fanny Blankers-Koen passed away at age 85, impressive.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Dutch athlete who won four gold medals at the 1948 London Olympics, winning the 100 and 200 meters, the 80 meter hurdles, and the 4 x 100 meter relay. She also won 5 European titles and 58 Dutch championships.
She married her coach, Jan Blankers, a year after competing in the Olympics.
How did Fanny Blankers-Koen die?
Alzheimer's Disease caused Fanny Blankers-Koen's death in 2004.
| Cause of death | Alzheimer's Disease |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 85 years |
| Profession | Runner |
| Birthday | April 26, 1918 |
| Death date | January 25, 2004 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
