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Olympic Champion Winfred Yavi to go for World 3000m Steeplechase Record in Brussels
The Allianz Memorial Van Damme is resolutely going for a world record on Friday 22 August. Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi (25) is determined to set an absolute top time in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
Richardson and Coleman both coming to Brussels!
After rising star Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and European and former Olympic Champion Marcell Jacobs, the Allianz Memorial Van Damme is delighted to announce the attendance of another two top sprinters: World Champion Sha'Carri Richardson and former World Champion Christian Coleman.
100 metres to feature reigning European Sprint Champion Marcell Jacobs!
After sprint sensation Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, the Allianz Memorial Van Damme is proud to announce another big name in sprinting. Reigning European Champion Marcell Jacobs will be at the start of the 100 metres on 22 August!
Sprint Sensation Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is coming to the Allianz Memorial Van Damme
On Friday 22 August 2025, the Allianz Memorial Van Damme will welcome one of the fastest women in the world. American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden will make her appearance at the King Baudouin Stadium, where she will once again show off her lightning-fast legs on European soil.
Turbo Sprint at Allianz Memorial Van Damme
Turbo is back, but without the mud this time: on Friday 22 August, Average Rob is organising the very first 100m Turbo Sprint during the Allianz Memorial Van Damme at the King Baudouin Stadium.
Belgian Top Athletes to also put their Stamp on Allianz Memorial Van Damme
The Allianz Memorial Van Damme is traditionally an excellent opportunity for Belgian athletes to show off their skills in front of their home crowd. On Friday 22 August, a host of compatriots will compete at the King Baudouin Stadium.
World Record Attempt and Five Olympic Champions already confirmed for 49th Allianz Memorial Van Damme
In addition to Nafi Thiam, at least another four Olympic Champions will be attending the Allianz Memorial Van Damme on 22 August: Hamish Kerr, Yemise Ogunleye, Thea Lafond and Rojé Stona have all confirmed their attendance. Meanwhile, Kenya’s Agnes Jebet Ngetich is planning to attack the 5000 metres world record.
Four Olympic Champions added to already Distinguished Allianz Memorial Van Damme Line-Up
The Allianz Memorial Van Damme promises to be another evening of world-class athletics on Friday 22 August 2025. We are therefore proud to announce that the following four Olympic Champions will be joining Nafi Thiam on the track of the King Baudouin Stadium.
Ingebrigtsen and Tamberi first big names for Brussels
At 100 days before the 49th edition of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme on Friday August, 22nd, the first big names in international athletics are announced to compete in Brussels. Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Gianmarco Tamberi are confirmed to show up in the King Baudouinstadium.
Thiam and Vidts in the Long Jump, two experimental events on the program
Apart from the 14 WDL-events the Allianz Memorial Van Damme will add some more, very attractive events to its program. Nafi Thiam and Noor Vidts will appear in a Long Jump competition on August, 22nd. And 2 new, experimental events are added to the program.