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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.

Usain Bolt @ Jamaican Party
After his lightning fast 100 metres at the Belgacom Memorial Van Damme, Usain Bolt took his time to relax at the Jamaican party. Check out the photos and video!

Relive the track events and Lavillenie's meet record
The Belgacom Memorial Van Damme was the Diamond League's season finale. Traditionally many world champions gathered in Brussels. Relive the track events!

Sixteen Diamond Race winners in Brussels
At the Belgacom Memorial Van Damme in Brussels, sixteen athletes sealed their overall victory in the Diamond Race.

Fraser-Pryce: 'Physically tired, mentally motivated'
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce explains her dazzling flash of speed at the Belgacom Memorial van Damme. "Physically I was tired after the world championships, but mentally I was still motivated."

Brussels delivers sparkling Diamond League finals
World athletic's season finale in Brussels delivered a thrilling night with many stand-out performances. A capacity crowd of 47.000 witnessed three meet records and two world leading times at the Belgacom Memorial Van Damme.

Lavillenie: 'I promised a Meeting Record to Wilfried'
Olympic Pole Vault Champion Renaud Lavillenie had a clear message when he arrived from Paris on Thursday afternoon. “In the first place I want to win the Diamond Race Final. I’ve never before managed to win in Brussels. On top of that I promised organizer Wilfried Meert to set a meeting record.”