Don't Miss These Highlights on Opening Night!

The 50th edition of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme is also the Wanda Diamond League Final. That means two evenings of world-class athletics, on Friday and Saturday, at the King Baudouin Stadium. Here are the highlights you won't want to miss on opening night...

7:40 PM: Opening Ceremony

A 50th edition calls for a special opening ceremony. Get ready for a spectacular show on and around the track, packed with surprises.

7:59 PM: Men’s Pole Vault

Whenever Mondo Duplantis is in action, something special is bound to happen. Follow the competition throughout the evening and, who knows, the Swedish superstar may deliver a memorable finale. Or will his great rival Manolo Karalis steal the spotlight?

8:14 PM: Men’s 100m

Always one of the night’s showpieces, and this year is no exception with world champion Oblique Seville lining up at the start. Blink and you’ll miss it, and we’ll already know the winner.

8:23 PM: Women’s 3000m Steeplechase

The water jump alone makes this event a joy to watch. Tonight, the very best in the world are on the start line too: Winfred Yavi, Faith Cherotich and Peruth Chemutai.

8:55 PM: Men’s 110m Hurdles

Ja’Kobe Tharp is the sensation of the season after breaking the world record. What can he do on the track where Aries Merritt set the previous 110m hurdles world record back in 2012?

9:41 PM: Women’s 200m

What an outstanding field of sprinters! Julien Alfred has been the woman to beat almost every time she raced this season. Will she be the fastest again tonight?

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