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Nafi Thiam amongst the World Class High Jumpers in Brussels
The Women’s High Jump is likeky to become one of the highlights of the Belgacom Memorial Van Damme. All the World’s best High Jumpers will be present to honour Tia Hellebaut, the only female Belgian Olympic Gold Medal winner in Athletics. A young and highly talented athlete will be offered a chance to show her potential.
Sensational Pole Vaulter Lavillenie confirmed for Brussels Diamond League
Renaud Lavillenie, arguably the best Pole Vaulter in the World has confirmed his participation at the Belgacom Memorial Van Damme. The Frenchman is actually the only athlete capable of jumps of 6 meter and beyond.
Ticketing
For the Belgacom Memorial Van Damme 25.000 tickets have already been sold.
Usain Bolt, Sean Paul, TLP en DJ Sake at the Jamaican Party
Sean Paul lines up for the closing concert of the Belgacom Memorial Van Damme in the stadium and he will join Usain Bolt to host the Jamaican Party, which is the official afterparty in Palace 5 of the Heysel.
Another 100m: that of Leonidas
Last year the Belgacom Memorial Van Damme introduced the 100m of gastronomy. In the same concept the centenary of Leonidas inspires the Belgacom Memorial Van Damme to highlight a specific gastronomical Belgian product: chocolate.
The 100m of my life
Studio Brussel and Lotto are about to kick off the '100m of my life'.
Principal agreement with Vlasic and Chicherova
This year’s edition of the Belgacom Memorial Van Damme will be honoring Tia Hellebaut and that also features a cracking Women’s High Jump competition.
Tia Hellebaut: a goodbye and a new beginning
Tia Hellebaut is now actively involved in the Organising Committee of the Belgacom Memorial Van Damme as an assistant meeting director.
2 events for disabled athletes in collaboration with the Belgian Paralympic Committee
Belgacom and the Memorial Van Damme continue to cooperate with the Belgian Paralympic Committee. In this year’s edition two events for disabled athletes will be scheduled.
Yohan Blake joins Usain Bolt in Brussels
After Usain Bolt signed up to compete at the Belgacom Memorial Van Damme, World Champion, friend and rival Yohan Blake will be joining his compatriot.