About Jan Blankers
Lived 1904 – 1977 (aged 73). Jan Blankers was a Dutch journalist and athletics competitor.
Johan "Jan" Blankers (23 April 1904 – 17 July 1977) was a Dutch athlete and coach who competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Biography Blankers finished third behind fellow Dutchman Willem Peters in the triple jump event at the 1928 AAA Championships. Shortly afterwards he represented the Netherlands at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, where he competed in the triple jump, but failed to reach the final. and the 1933 AAA Championships.
In September 1935, Blankers met Fanny Koen at an athletic competition. He was impressed by her talent, but also noticed faults in her running technique. He eventually became her coach and married her on 29 August 1940. They had a son Jan (born 20 August 1941) and a daughter Fanny (born 12 February 1946).
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Who was Jan Blankers?
Dutch athlete and coach
When was Jan Blankers born?
Jan Blankers was born on 23 April 1904 in Amsterdam.
When did Jan Blankers die?
Jan Blankers died on 17 July 1977 in Vinkeveen en Waverveen.
What was Jan Blankers's occupation?
Jan Blankers was a journalist and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Jan Blankers?
Jan Blankers was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Blankers. https://biography.guide/jan-blankers/
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