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Thiam and Sacoor provide Belgian wins, Abdi bows out with national record
As is often the case, the AG Memorial Van Damme inspired several Belgians to produce excellent performances in front of their home crowd.
[Translate to English:] CA Brabant Wallon wint 4x100m AG Relay
Follow all the action from the 42nd AG Memorial Van Damme!
Tonight a packed King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels will host no less than 15 IAAF Diamond League finals. Don’t miss any of the action online or on your phone.
Zurich crowns 16 Diamond Trophy winners
On Thursday night the meeting of Zürich played host to 16 IAAF Diamond League finals. Kipruto won the 3000m steeplechase despite losing a shoe.
Four new names in Hall of Fame
The AG Memorial Van Damme has a rich history, dating back to 1977. To honour the athletes who contributed to its history and stature with their performances, the organisers decided to introduce a Hall of Fame last year. This year four new names join the fold.
World champion Gong triumphs on Grand Place
The Brussels Grand Place was the stunning backdrop of the Diamond League shot put final. World champion Lijiao Gong opened the AG Memorial Van Damme with a win on Thursday afternoon.
Van Branteghem: '12 Olympic champions, 28 world champions... and 19 Belgians'
Meeting director Cédric Van Branteghem is looking forward to a stellar line-up competing at the 42nd AG Memorial Van Damme. The entry list features 12 Olympic and 28 world champions.
Thiam: ‘The Memorial is a celebration with the Belgian public'
On Friday night Nafi Thiam will be one of the most popular athletes at the AG Memorial Van Damme. After a well-deserved vacation the European heptathlon champion is ready to perform in the high jump competition.
Duplantis: ‘Meeting record is under threat'
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis is one of seven pole vaulters with a personal best in excess of 6m00 at Friday night’s AG Memorial Van Damme. The 18-year-old Swede believes there’s a good chance the meeting record will be broken at the Diamond League season finale.
Play True Day: working together for a doping-free sport!
During the weekend from 31 August until 2 September the Belgian world of sports is taking part in “Play True Day”, a campaign to raise awareness for a doping-free sport. The AG Memorial Van Damme is proud to take part.