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Nafi Thiam in the High Jump at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme
On Friday Sep., 2nd Belgian athletics fans will be able to watch Nafi Thiam competing in the 46th edition of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme. The double Olympic Heptathlon Champion will participate at the High Jump in the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. Order tickets now.
American sprint sensation Knighton and Ukrainian World Champion Mahuchikh confirmed in Brussels
The 46th Allianz Memorial Van Damme is adding a few athletes to its line up. American sprint sensation Erriyon Knighton and Unkrainian World High Jump Champion officially confirmed their participation. The annual “Urban Memorial” also has a location.
Allianz Memorial Van Damme in 2024 and 2026 Diamond League final
The Wanda Diamond League has set the finals for the next five years. Two of them are assigned to the Allianz Memorial Van Damme. In 2024 and 2026, the two-day final of the 'Champions League of athletics' will therefore take place in Brussels.
Duplantis heads Entry List
Pole Vault World Record Holder Mondo Duplantis heads the entries at the 46th Allianz Memorial Van Damme. The 22 year old track sensation from Sweden confirmed his presence in the King Baudouin Stadium on September, 2nd.
One hour run with muliple World Record attempts
The 46th Allianz Memorial Van Damme will open in shocking fashion with a One Hour run in which different World Records will be under attack. These attempts are a reminder of a legendary evening 50 years ago when 3 Belgian athletes set 5 World Records in total.
Shot Put in the heart of the City
The Men’s Shot Put will be organised as an Urban event.
Gevaert: “Excited about the team that I’m working with”
The 46th Allianz Memorial Van Damme is the first one with Kim Gevaert (43) as Meeting Director. The former World class sprinter is ready for the challenge.
King Baudouin Stadium gets brand new athletics track
Great news! In 2023 the King Baudouin Stadium will receive a brand-new athletics track. Ahead of this year's Allianz Memorial Van Damme, the track's weakest spots will also be renovated.
New Meeting Director at Allianz Memorial Van Damme
Kim Gevaert joins Golazo, starting at January, 10th and becomes the new Meeting Director of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme. The Belgian national record holder in the 60m indoor, the 100m and the 200m and the Olympic 4x100m gold medal winner is taking over the baton from Cédric Van Branteghem, who becomes CEO at the Belgian Olympic Committee.
These are the 14 Wanda Diamond League Events in Brussels !
The program of the 46th edition of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme on Friday Sep., 2nd in 2022 is gradually taking shape. The Wanda Diamond League has announced which Diamond League events will take place in all its different meetings.