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The first major international event after the war were the 1946 European Championships, held in Oslo, Norway.

Six weeks before the Championships, Blankers-Koen gave birth to Fanny Junior, but this had not stopped her from resuming training shortly afterwards.

The Championships were a slight disappointment.

In the 100 m semi-finals, held during the high jump final, she fell and failed to qualify for the final.

She ended the high jump competition in fourth, with bruises from the fall.

The second day was more successful, as she won the 80 m hurdles event, and led the Dutch relay team to victory in the 4 × 100 m.