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2000 tickets for Brussels residents
For the second year in a row, thanks to the Brussels-Capital Region, 2,000 inhabitants of Brussels can get free tickets to attend the best athletics meeting in the world . Residents can register from 29 June through Visit Brussels.
Best Belgian athletes on tap in Brussels
The Belgian pride in world athletics - Nafi Thiam, the brothers Borlée and Jonathan Sacoor - can be admired again this year at the AG Memorial Van Damme and also decorate the poster.
Stumbled over the last hurdle
World class athletes gathered in Rabat for the next leg of the IAAF Diamond League. Omar McLeod came close to victory in the 110m Hurdles until … he stumbled. The closing 3000m steeplechase set the stadium on fire.
Warholm breaks European Record on home soil in Oslo
Norvegian Karsten Warholm broke the 400m Hurdles European Record at the Diamond League Meeting in Oslo. He clocked a winning time of 47,33, shattering the 24 year old record from Frenchman Stéphane Diagana by 4 hundredts.
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Stahl puts Olympic Stadium in Stockholm on fire
Daniel Stahl made it a Swedish celebration night in Stockholm. He qualified for the Diamond League Final in the Discus Throw in Brussels. Kenyan Lilian Rengeruk also secured her ticket for Brussels in the Women’s 5000m.
Lyles super fast in Shanghai, Samba beats Benjamin in clash of the titans
American Noah Lyles won the 100m dash at the Diamond League Meeting in Shanghai in a personal best of 9.86 which is also a World Leading perofrmance. His compatriot Christian Coleman was given the same time. In the 400m Hurdles Abderrahman Samba from Qatar was the best in his eagerly awaited duel with American Rai Benjamin in 47.27, which is also a World Leading Performance.
Rising Stars – Eliott Crestan: “Doha will be difficult, but I’m aiming for a PB”
The AG Memorial Van Damme on Sep., 6th is the last stepping stone ahead of the World Championships in Doha. In our preview of what promises to become an exciting athletics summer we introduce 6 young Belgian athletes who have a chance to qualify for the World Championships. 800m runner Eliott Crestan is last one in this row.
Belgian Tornadoes take bronze at World Relays
The Belgian Tornadoes took the bronze medal this Sunday at the World Relays in Yokohama (JPN) in the 4 x 400m. The Belgian Cheetahs and the Mixed Team also made a strong impression and qualified for the World Championships.
Rising Stars - Claire Orcel: “Ambitious for WC and Olympic Games”
The AG Memorial Van Damme on Sep., 6th is the last stepping stone ahead of the World Championships in Doha. In our preview of what promises to become an exciting athletics summer we introduce 6 young Belgian athletes who have a chance to qualify for the World Championships. High Jumper Claire Orcel is the 5th of 6 rising stars who have a dream of reaching the World Championships.