Whose belief did Fanny's victories help to eliminate, regarding age and motherhood in sports?
Her Father's
Her Trainer's
The World's
Her Opponents
Answer
The World's belief that a woman's body would not be able to perform well in sports after the age of 20 was eliminated by Fanny's victories. Fanny was a talented swimmer who continued to compete at a high level even after she had children. Her success showed that women were capable of competing in sports at all ages.
The Empowering Journey of Fanny Blankers-Koen: Triumphs at the 1948 London Olympics