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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.
New Diamond League Record for Daniel Stahl
The Road to the Final has taken off with the Diamond League in Doha. In Qatar 10 events were on the meeting program of which the Final will be held in Brussels.
Road to the Final starts next Friday in Doha
Next Friday May, 3rd the 10th season of the IAAF Diamond League kicks off in Doha. In Qatar the athletes can earn points on their road to the IAAF Diamond League Final in Brussels on September, 6th.
Rising Stars – Jonathan Sacoor: “Fast time in June and afterwards all in with the Tornados”
The AG Memorial Van Damme on September 6 will be the last chance for our Belgian athletes to qualify for the IAAF world championships in Doha. We will present six rising Belgian track and field stars on their possible road to Doha during the upcoming weeks. Jonathan Sacoor is our fourth Rising Star. The U20 400m world champion is considered to be one of the biggest talents ever in Belgium. Can he repeat last year’s craziness in 2019?
Rising Stars – Elise Vanderelst: “Want to be at my very best in Gävle and Doha”
The AG Memorial Van Damme on September 6 will be the last chance for our Belgian athletes to qualify for the IAAF world championships in Doha. We will present six rising Belgian track and field stars on their possible road to Doha during the upcoming weeks. Elise Vanderelst is our third Rising Star and ran a brilliant 1500m at last year’s Memorial and now looks ahead of what might become her most exciting summer ever.
Rising Stars - Renée Eykens: ‘Want to break that 2 minute barrier’
The AG Memorial Van Damme on September 6 will be the last chance for our Belgian athletes to qualify for the IAAF world championships in Doha. We will present six rising Belgian track and field stars on their possible road to Doha during the upcoming weeks. Maybe they can use the Memorial as their last big test towards the world championships. Renée Eykens turns 23 this year and is one of the greatest 800m talents ever in our country.
Rising Stars – Michael Obasuyi: ‘Want to amaze myself again’
The AG Memorial Van Damme on September 6 will be the last chance for our Belgian athletes to qualify for the IAAF world championships in Doha. We will present six rising Belgian track and field stars on their possible road to Doha during the upcoming weeks. Maybe they can use the Memorial as their last big test towards the world championships. Michael Obasuyi is a 19 year old 110m hurdles specialist.
New stadium for 'Golden Generation'
The Organising Committees of the Memorial Van Damme and of the Royal Belgian Football Federation have joined forces to find a solution for the King Baudouinstadium. They both agreed on the intention to provide to the actual generation of high performance sportsmen and their exceptional fans what they deserve: a modern temple of sports.