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AG Memorial Van Damme celebrates 16 Diamond League winners
At the AG Memorial Van Damme 16 athletes took the overall Diamond League win in its season finale. The stars of world athletics and the enthusiastic Belgian crowd contributed another memorable night in the King Baudouin Stadium of Brussels.
AG Memorial Van Damme hit by power cut
The 2017 AG Memorial Van Damme was another wonderful night of world-class athletics, despite a vast power cut in the area.
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Drechsler, Cram and Meert in Hall of Fame
Building on a rich, 40 year history, the organisers of the Memorial Van Damme have set up a Hall of Fame. Tonight, at the gala dinner on the eve of the 41st edition, the first names instated in that Hall of Fame were revealed.
Thiam to celebrate world title with Belgian fans
Olympic and world heptathlon champion Nafi Thiam is taking part in the AG Memorial Van Damme to celebrate her success with the fans. Thiam will compete in the high jump event, but she’s keen to lower the expectations.
All-American podium at shot put finale
Darrell Hill has won the first of 16 Diamond League finales of the AG Memorial Van Damme. On a packed Place de la Monnaie in the heart of Brussels, the American beat two compatriots to the win.
[Translate to English:] final shot put
[Translate to English:] final shot put
Van Branteghem: 'Fascinating duels after the world championships'
The day before the AG Memorial Van Damme meeting director Cédric Van Branteghem discusses the entry lists and expected highlights of the event.
Thompson: ’Two good reasons to be happy before the start'
Despite a delayed flight and a late arrival in Brussels on Thursday night, Elaine Thompson was looking fresh and motivated at the press conference for Friday’s AG Memorial Van Damme. The Jamaican sprinter is aiming for a fast time on the 100 metres.