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 excelled at many Sports but picked track after a swimming coach told her it'd be easier for her to make the Olympics for an event other than swimming.
People call her the Flying Housewife.
Married her coach, Jan Blankers, a year after competing in the Olympics.
She and Carl Lewis both won four gold medals in one Olympic event.
