[Translate to English:] Meert: 'Hassan is looking for something special in the Mile'

Sifan Hassan insisted with the organisers to change the 1500m in to a Mile race. The Dutch bronze medal winner from Beijing is confident that she can deliver an extremely fast race next Friday.

Justin Gatlin wants to execute his races

Justin Gatlin spent 11 days at home resting and trying to focus on 2 good races in Brussels. ‘’This a great meeting with a lot of history and a fantastic crowd. I love to compete here. »

3 pm45: Live Stream press conference Wilfried Meert & Dafne Schippers

We will be streaming both meeting director Wilfried Meert's and Dafne Schippers' press conferences. Our stream will start at 4 pm.

[Translate to English:] Galadiner AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme

Men against women in Mixed Hurdles Race

An experimental Mixed Hurdles Race is on the program of the AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme next Friday. Men and women compete in the same race.

Allyson Felix returns to her favourite event

The 200m is definitely her favourite event. That is what Allyson Felix confirmed on a press conference this morning in Brussels. "It is exciting to see new talents coming up in the event and I love new challenges."

Proud father Jacques Borlée

The Borlée family will be represented by four athletes next Friday. Their father and coach Jacques feels very proud about that.

Gatlin in the 100m and the 200m

Many World Champions will be present at the AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme next Friday. Unfortunately Usain Bolt had to withdraw. The Jamaican decided to end his season. Justin Gatlin will compete in both the 100m and the 200m.

Magic 200m battles

The AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme presents two unusual and yet exciting battles at the highest level. The 200m and 400m World champions will be opposed in unprecedented line-ups.

Cédric Van Branteghem joins Golazo sports

Former international athlete Cédric Van Branteghem joins the Sports Marketing Company Golazo sports as from today, September, 1st. Van Branteghem is the new Manager Sales and Business Development and also becomes the Assistant Meeting Director of the AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme.