News Archive
Barshim joins Bondarenko and Ukhov in the High Jump
The Men’s High Jump is likely to become one of the highest level competitions at the AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme on September, 5th. After World Champion Bondarenko and Olympic Champion Ukhov World Indoor Champion Mutaz Essar Barshim also joins the field.
Philip Milanov, home in Bruges but with Bulgarian roots
The new national Discus Throw record holder from Belgium Philip Milanov is home in Bruges but he has Bulgarian roots. His father and coach Emil moved from Sofia to Bruges in 1989 where son Philip was born on July, 6 in 1991. So, Philip celebrates his birthday next week.
High Jump Super Clash: Bondarenko vs. Ukhov
If you’re suffering from vertigo, stay away from the King Baudouinstadium on September, 5th for the 38th edition of the AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme! In two corners of the stadium the most dazzling heights that human beings can reach will be attacked.
AG Insurance Youth Memorial Van Damme
Thanks to our new partner AG Insurance it is our pleasure to announce that we will continue to organize a Youth Memorial in 2014.
Three Borlée brothers in the 400m
As it was in 2013 the three Borlée brothers will be on the starting grid of the 400m at the AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme.
IAAF Diamond League guaranteed until 2019
The IAAF Diamond League is ready to go for at least five more years. IAAF President Lamine Diack announced last Thursday in Doha (Qatar) that a new agreement has been signed. Today the first Diamond League meeting will be held in Doha.
The AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme launches an app
The AG Insurance Memrial Van Damme and the other IAAF Damond League meetings can be followed though an own app from now on. The app is free and can be downloaded via Apple Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android).
AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme: a new partner and a new logo
AG Insurance was presented today as the new title partner of what will officially be called the AG Insurance Memorial Van Damme.
The Memorial Van Damme and athletics keep having a home in Brussels
In the agreement concerning the new stadium in Brussels, which was announced this afternoon, athletics gained certainty about the future. That's good news for the Memorial Van Damme.
10.000m returns at Memorial Van Damme
The Diamond Race events for 2014 have been decided, as well as the final program of the 38th Memorial Van Damme. The most interesting fact is the staging of the Men’s 10000m, that has a long lasting tradition in Brussels.