Photograph of Fanny Blankers-Koen winning a race, 1948 Olympic Games

Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Date Used
02 Aug 1948
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Brief Description
Black and white photograph (sepia-coloured) of Fanny Blankers-Koen (athlete) crossing the finish line of a race, head to the side.The finish tape is visible just in front of her. She wears a white top, darker shorts, and dark shoes. Five other women are just behind her, including Shirley Strickland coming second, number 668. The other numbers are 685, 689, 674, and 698. A purple THE TIMES stamp is on the reverse.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
H: 111 W: 159mm (H: 4 3/8 W: 6 1/4")
Media/Materials
Paper
Emulsion
Ink
Associated Person
Date Used
02 Aug 1948
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.275
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.

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