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McLaughlin-Levrone Scores Two out of Two at Allianz Memorial Van Damme
On the second day of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme too, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone impressed in an event that is not actually her speciality. The Olympic Champion and world record holder in the 400-metre hurdles blazed to victory in the 200 metres in a strong 22.40 on Saturday night.
Michael Johnson Honours Retiring Borlées
The opening ceremony of Day 2 of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme was dedicated to the Borlées. Twin brothers Kevin and Jonathan are hanging up their spikes after impressive running careers; father Jacques is retiring as coach of the Belgian Tornados. All three were honoured on Saturday evening, in the presence of living legend Michael Johnson, colleagues and family members.
You don’t want to miss this on Saturday!
An evening at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme is always an evening of stargazing. This year even two evenings. You absolutely don't want to miss these stars on our closing evening on Saturday!
Duplantis Better Than Last Year, Denny Pulverises 40-year-old Meeting Record
The first night of the Wanda Diamond League Final at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme produced two meeting records. And, of course, the first 16 Wanda Diamond League Champions of 2024. Pole vault phenomenon Mondo Duplantis jumped over 6m11, discus thrower Matthew Denny registered 69m96, breaking the 40-year-old Brussels meet record.
Broeders and Bayekula Belgian Stars on First Night
15 Belgians were in action on Friday the first evening of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme, eight of them in a Wanda Diamond League Final. Ben Broeders finished a strong third in the pole vault final. Double Paralympic Champion Léa Bayekula won the 800 metres.
McLaughlin-Levrone Impresses with 400 Metres Outing
Olympic Champion and world record holder in the 400-metre hurdles Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone competed in the 400-metre flat at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme on Friday night. The American recorded the seventh fastest time of the season and proved faster than the winner of the Wanda Diamond League final, which was run 15 minutes later.
King Baudouin Stadium and King Philippe enjoy Olympic and Paralympic Parade
The Allianz Memorial Van Damme opening ceremony on Friday was dedicated to the Belgian athletes who shone for Belgium at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. The King Baudouin Stadium and King Philippe thanked them with an enormous applause and standing ovation.
Where and how to watch the Allianz Memorial Van Damme live?
Tonight, in the stadium, you will experience and witness the 48th Allianz Memorial Van Damme in its purest form. But you can also follow all the action at home or on the road: on TV, online and on social media. Here’s everything you need to know ...
You don't want to miss this on Friday!
An evening at Allianz Memorial Van Damme is always an evening of stargazing. This year even two evenings. You absolutely don't want to miss these stars on Friday evening!
Michael Johnson inducted into Hall of Fame
Multiple Olympic Champion Michael Johnson was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the annual gala dinner of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme at the Brussels City Hall on Thursday evening.