 In an act of defiance, the women wore outfits with national symbols while setting the record.The winter of 1944–45, known as the "Hongerwinter" (hunger winter), was severe, and there was a great lack of food, especially in the big cities.She gave birth to a daughter, Fanneke, in 1945 and in contrast to her previous post-birth activities she took seven months off from sport and only undertook limited training.