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[Translate to English:] AG Urban Memorial in Antwerpen: verspringen op de Groenplaats
Convincing win for Thompson in Paris, Bett deserves his ticket for Brussels
Elaine Thompson convincingly won the 100m Diamond Race in Paris. The Olympic Champion made a strong bid on her #RoadToBrussels. Kipyegon Bett assured his ticket for Brussels while finishing second in the 800m.
Milanov close to Belgian Record
At the Diamond League meeting of Stockholm Philip Milanov came very close to beating his own Belgian discus record. His 67m05 was his best throw of the season. Kevin Borlée was third on the 400m in 45.47, 0.14 shy of the minimum time for the world championships.
Ghent discovers the Art of pole vaulting at the Kouter
For the people of Ghent, The Kouter has been one of the typical meeting spots for many generations. In the middle ages musters and jousts were regularly held at the site. Anno 2017 the Kouter hosted a pole vault competition as part of the AG Urban Memorial Van Damme Series. The day's victories went to Fanny Smets and Arnaud Art.
[Translate to English:] AG Urban Memorial nu zaterdag op de Gentse Kouter
Seasonal Best for Milanov, Schippers wins but was a false starter
At the Diamond League meeting in Oslo 8 Belgian athletes were part of the action. Philip Milanov threw his discus longer than he had done before in this season and remains the leader in his event in the Road to Brussels.
[Translate to English:] Zon, zee, strand en... discuswerpen!
[Translate to English:] Schippers en De Grasse blijven op koers tijdens #RoadtoBrussels
Milanov longest Discus Thrower at Ostend Beach
Philip Milanov has won the AG Insurance Urban Memorial Van Damme Discus Throwing event in Ostend. The athlete who is home in Bruges threw his Discus 64.68m long and enjoyed a “beautiful day on a unique location”.
2nd AG Urban Memorial at Ostend Beach
On Sat. June, 6th an interesting field of Discus Throwers is heading for Ostend Beach, at See Heroes Square (Zeeheldenplein). With a bank holiday on Monday and nice weather forecasts a huge number of tourists are expected to be in the various beach areas on the Belgian coastline. The 2nd leg of the AG Urban Memorial Van Damme presents a high level competition with local favourite Philip Milanov, but also a Kids Athletics session and the AG Sprint Experience.