Athletes to watch at World Championships and at Memorial !

No less than 87 athletes already qualified for the Final of the IAAF Diamond League at the AG Memorial Van Damme on Sep., 1st in Brussels. 79 out of them will also compete at the World Championships in Athletics in London.

Triathlon with Thomas Van der Plaetsen at Memorial

For the first time in the history of the AG Memorial Van Damme a combined event is on the meeting program. A triathlon with Shot Put, Long Jump and 110m Hurdles will be held. Thomas Van der Plaetsen and Niels Pittomvils will face a selection of international multiple eventers.

Five World Leading Performances at Monaco Diamond League

Two weeks before the start of the World Championships in Athletics in London no less than 5 World Leading Performances were set at the Diamond League in Monaco. Elijah Manangoi, Emmanuel Korir, Caster Semenya, Hellen Obiri and Evan Jager showed extraordinary form. Usain Bolt broke the 10 seconds barrier for the first time this year in his last 100m Diamond Race.

Bolt’s farewell to the Diamond League in Monaco

The Monaco Herculis Meeting will be Usain Bolt’s farewell to the IAAF Diamond League. At a press conference he spoke to the journalists in his own familiar way.

Fast races from Thompson, De Grasse and Miller-Uibo in Rabat

Elaine Thompson (100 meter), Andre De Grasse (200 meter), Shaunae Miller-Uibo (400 meter), Ryan Crouser (Shot Put), Nijel Amos (800 meter)and Soufiane El Bakkali (3000 meter steeple) were impressive at the Diamond League Meeting in Rabat. They will all be present at the AG Memorial Van Damme on Sep. 1st.

[Translate to English:] Aftermovie AG Urban Memorial Van Damme Antwerpen

55 athletes already qualified for Brussels Diamond League Final

148 athletes will be competing in 16 events on Friday Sep. 1st at the AG Memorial Van Damme in the IAAF Diamond League Final. 55 athletes have already qualified, amongst them are Philip Milanov (Discus Throw), Elaine Thompson (Olympic 100m Champion) and Mariya Lasitskene (sensational in the High Jump this year). In the next 3 legs of the IAAF Diamond League 93 tickets for the Final are still on offer.

Imana Truyers presents Thousand Hills of Hope

Each year the AG Memorial Van Damme supports a charity project. This year “Thousand Hills of Hope” was chosen. It is an exceptionally interesting project from Imana Truyers in the country of her birth Ruanda.

Milanov third at London DL, Elaine Thompson qualifies for Brussels Final

Philip Milanov finished in third in the Discus Throw at the London Diamond League Meeting. Nigel Amos (800m) and Allyson Felix (400m) set World Leading Performances. Elaine Thompson won the Women’s 100m and qualifies for the big DL-Final in Brussels.

Thiam third in Long Jump at Antwerp Groenplaats

Antwerp Groenplaats (Green Square) next tot he cathedra land the Rubens statue was the scenic setting for a Long Jump competition in the AG Urban Memorial Van Damme Series. Nafi Thiam returned to competition with a decent performance of 6.49m.