The women's 100 metres sprint event at the 1948 Olympic Games took place July 31 and August 2. The final was won by Dutchwoman Fanny Blankers-Koen. Women's 100 m at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London — the final on August 2, 1948. 🥇 Fanny Blankers-Koen (NED) · 🥈 Dorothy Manley · 🥉 Shirley Strickland Wiki link