News Archive
[Translate to English:] ENGIE doorbreekt barrières met atletiekinitiatie voor 64 jonge vluchtelingen
Op donderdag 18 augustus nodigde ENGIE, als partner van de Allianz Memorial Van Damme, 64 jonge vluchtelingen uit voor een professionele atletiekinitiatie in het Koning Boudewijnstadion in Brussel. Een mooie gelegenheid voor hen om enkele disciplines uit te proberen.
More national and international stars announced for Brussels DL
Lots of medallists from he World and European Championships have confirmed their appearance at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme on Friday Sep., 2nd. The Women’s 100m Hurdles and the Men’s 400m Hurdles are taking further shape. In the Women’s Javelin Throw all three Oregon medallists will be on the infield.
Two appearances for Bolingo
Cynthia Bolingo will compete in the 400m at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme on Sep., 2nd. The fastest Belgian on the distance also hosts a seminar on diversity and inclusion in sports, an initiative of which she is the driving force.
World 400m Hurdles Champion Alison dos Santos has signed
Alison Dos Santos, the new 400m Hurdles World Champion is added to the field of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme.
[Translate to English:] Sprint zelf in de Street 100 meter in hartje Brussel
De stad Brussel organiseert deze zomer opnieuw de Street 100 meter in samenwerking met de Allianz Memorial Van Damme.
Asher-Smith takes on Fraser-Pryce in a fabulous 100m showdown
Five times World Champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce watches the field taking shape that will take her on at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme. Briton Dina Asher-Smith, Ivorian Marie-Josée Ta Lou and her compatriot Sha’Carri Richardson have now confirmed their presence on the Entry List.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee enters Hall of Fame
The most versatile all round athlete of all times enters the Hall of Fame of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme, and well deserved so. Jackie Joyner-Kersee twice won the Long Jump in Brussels, but most of all she is the double Olympic Heptathlon Champion and holds the World Record in the challenging event since 34 years with breathtaking 7291 points.
Men’s Pole Vault field takes further shape
Some important names have been added to the field in the Men’s Pole Vault at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme. World Record holder Mondo Duplantis and local hero Ben Broeders will be joined by former World Record holder Renaud Lavillenie and by vice World Champion Chris Nilsen on Sep., 2nd in the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels.
Women’s World 3000m Steeplechase Record attempt at Allianz Memorial Van Damme
The Women’s 3000m Steeplechase can set the stadium of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme on fire. The World Gold and Silver medal winners go into a head to head, accompanied by the 4th placer at the World Championships and the World Record holder. ‘Silver’ Getachew attempts to break the World Record.
Sprint Queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at Allianz Memorial Van Damme
World Champion Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce has been confirmed to compete in the 100m at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme. Noor Vidts has also signed up as the organisers have added the Women’s Long Jump to the program.