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ENGIE Kids Athletics: Committing to more accessible and inclusive sports
Every year, ENGIE organises ENGIE Kids Athletics in the run-up to the Allianz Memorial Van Damme. On Sunday 17 August, the King Baudouin Stadium once again exuded an atmosphere of inclusion, sport and conviviality.
Meeting Director Kim Gevaert: “Proud of what we are presenting”
The 49th edition of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme will welcome eight reigning Olympic Champions on Friday, two world record attempts have been announced, plenty of Belgian records are in the balance and the women’s 100 metres line-up looks nothing short of phenomenal. “I am very proud of what we are presenting”, says Meeting Director Kim Gevaert looking ahead to the meeting at the King Baudouin Stadium four days before the event.
The undisputed sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce joins the 100m line-up
The women’s 100m is set to be the highlight of the 49th edition of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme, taking place next Friday, August 22, in Brussels. The star-studded line-up has now been further strengthened by the addition of Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
The world's best athletes in women’s pole vault are coming to Brussels
In the women's pole vault, the spectators will be treated to a battle between the leading athletes of the moment: Molly Caudery, Katie Moon and Sandi Morris.
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.