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Jackie Joyner-Kersee enters Hall of Fame
The most versatile all round athlete of all times enters the Hall of Fame of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme, and well deserved so. Jackie Joyner-Kersee twice won the Long Jump in Brussels, but most of all she is the double Olympic Heptathlon Champion and holds the World Record in the challenging event since 34 years with breathtaking 7291 points.
Men’s Pole Vault field takes further shape
Some important names have been added to the field in the Men’s Pole Vault at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme. World Record holder Mondo Duplantis and local hero Ben Broeders will be joined by former World Record holder Renaud Lavillenie and by vice World Champion Chris Nilsen on Sep., 2nd in the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels.
Women’s World 3000m Steeplechase Record attempt at Allianz Memorial Van Damme
The Women’s 3000m Steeplechase can set the stadium of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme on fire. The World Gold and Silver medal winners go into a head to head, accompanied by the 4th placer at the World Championships and the World Record holder. ‘Silver’ Getachew attempts to break the World Record.
Sprint Queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at Allianz Memorial Van Damme
World Champion Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce has been confirmed to compete in the 100m at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme. Noor Vidts has also signed up as the organisers have added the Women’s Long Jump to the program.
Nafi Thiam in the High Jump at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme
On Friday Sep., 2nd Belgian athletics fans will be able to watch Nafi Thiam competing in the 46th edition of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme. The double Olympic Heptathlon Champion will participate at the High Jump in the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. Order tickets now.
American sprint sensation Knighton and Ukrainian World Champion Mahuchikh confirmed in Brussels
The 46th Allianz Memorial Van Damme is adding a few athletes to its line up. American sprint sensation Erriyon Knighton and Unkrainian World High Jump Champion officially confirmed their participation. The annual “Urban Memorial” also has a location.
Allianz Memorial Van Damme in 2024 and 2026 Diamond League final
The Wanda Diamond League has set the finals for the next five years. Two of them are assigned to the Allianz Memorial Van Damme. In 2024 and 2026, the two-day final of the 'Champions League of athletics' will therefore take place in Brussels.
Duplantis heads Entry List
Pole Vault World Record Holder Mondo Duplantis heads the entries at the 46th Allianz Memorial Van Damme. The 22 year old track sensation from Sweden confirmed his presence in the King Baudouin Stadium on September, 2nd.
One hour run with muliple World Record attempts
The 46th Allianz Memorial Van Damme will open in shocking fashion with a One Hour run in which different World Records will be under attack. These attempts are a reminder of a legendary evening 50 years ago when 3 Belgian athletes set 5 World Records in total.
Shot Put in the heart of the City
The Men’s Shot Put will be organised as an Urban event.