Johan (Jan) Blankers

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Johan (Jan) Blankers

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Birthplace: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
Death: July 17, 1977 (73)
Vinkeveen, De Ronde Venen, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Immediate Family:

Husband of Fanny Blankers-Koen

Managed by: George J. Homs
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About Johan (Jan) Blankers

Johan (Jan) Blankers was a Dutch athlete, with hop, skip and jump as a specialization. He participated in the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam and became Dutch champion twice. In later years he received national recognition as sports editor in chief of the newspaper De Telegraaf, but as a coach and husband of Fanny Blankers-Koen.

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Johan (Jan) Blankers's Timeline

1904
April 23, 1904
Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
1977
July 17, 1977
Age 73
Vinkeveen, De Ronde Venen, Utrecht, The Netherlands