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Lavillenie still targets six meter in 2014
Becoming the World Record holder can change an athlete’s life, especially when you break the record from a monument like Sergey Bubka. That is what Renaud Lavillenie has experienced in 2014. But he doesn’t feel uncomfortable about it, on the contrary. Next Frday he aims to jump over a 6 meter bar at the AG Insurance Van Damme Memorial.
Bohdan Bondarenko: "The World Record always remains a goal"
No less than five athletes crossed a bar at the mythical height of 2.40m this year and they all line up in Brussels. The World High Jump record stands at 2.45m and dates back from 1993 by Cuban Javier Sotomayor.
Justin Gatlin looking forward to sprint double
Hardly one hour separate the 100m and the 200m next Friday at the AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme. Nonetheless Justin Gatlin is determined to deliver brilliant performances in both events.
Two members of Borlée family in action
Two members of the Borlée family will come in action next Friday at the AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme. They are both entered in the 400m. For Kevin that is a familiar event, for Olivia it is the beginning of a new chapter in her career.
The Smurfs become the mascots of the Memorial
The AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme now has its own mascot. And it is a worthy mascot for the event ! The Memorial also allies with the Comic Festival.
Mahiedine Mekhissi Benabbad tempting for a European record in 3000m steeplechase
French steeplechaser Mahiedine Mekhissi Benabbad is looking for revenge in his favourite event after being disqualified at the European Championships in Zürich last week. The French athlete lost his title because he took off his shirt when entering the finishing straight.
49 European Medal Winners at Brussels Diamond League
The European Athletics Championships offered a lot of spectacular performances. The AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme organizing committee is very satisfied to have convinced a large number of European athletics stars to line up in Brussels. The preliminary entry list contains no less than 49 European medal winners so far.
Ozark Henry in concert to close the AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme
As soon as the sporting events of the 38th Memorial Van Damme are finished and the Diamond League winners have received their honors, time is ready for music and entertainment in the King Baudouinstadium. This year Ozark Henry, a Belgian act with a solid international reputation, goes in concert.
Extraordinary 100m at Brussels Diamond League
Even in the absence of Usain Bolt the 100m of the AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme promises to become absolutely exciting. With Justin Gatlin, Mike Rodgers, Tyson Gay and Kim Collins four world class athletes are lining up in the King Baudouin stadium.
Olympic Champion Valerie Adams for the first time in Brussels
Another global champion and international athletics star will make her first appearance in Brussels. The 29 year old Valerie Adams from New Zealand is 1.93m tall and weighs 120 kg and she dominates the Women’s Shot Put for several years now.