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8/16/14

Netherlands - European Athletics Championship: Schippers emulates Blankers-Koen

Dafne Schippers emulated legendary Dutch compatriot Fanny Blankers-Koen by completing the 100m-200m sprint double at the European athletics championships on Friday.

The original “Flying Dutchwoman,” Blankers-Koen won both sprints at Brussels in 1950.

Having won the 100m on Wednesday, Schippers took victory in the 200m, improving her Dutch record from 22.34 seconds to a world-leading 22.03 seconds and finishing 0.43 seconds clear of runner-up, Jodie Williams of Britain.

“A world-leading mark is unbelievable,” said 22-year-old Schippers, a bronze medallist in the heptathlon at the world championships in Moscow last year. “I did not dream of running 22.03 seconds, and I have two gold medals too. It’s a great success not just for me, but for my country.”

Read more: Netherlands’ Schippers emulates Blankers-Koen - Taipei Times

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