There will be no shortage of athletics stars on Saturday and Sunday at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme. Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Mondo Duplantis, Femke Bol, Sydney Mc Laughlin-Levrone in Yaroslava Makhuchikh are just a few of the many stars. 101 Olympic and Paralympic medal winners can be admired in Brussels on Friday and Saturday! That is probably unprecedented. A remarkable number of Belgians have (well deservedly) secured a spot. Jonathan Sacoor/OEH (400m), Eliott Crestan/SMAC (800m), Jochem Vermeulen/AVLL (1500m), Isaac Kimeli/OEH (5000m), Michael Obasuyi/OEH (110m hordes), Thomas Carmoy/CABW (high), Ben Broeders/DCLA (Polish), Philip Milanov/ACME (discus) and Timothy Herman/ACME (spear) are the men to watch in the Diamond League program. The Belgian women on the main table are Rani Rosius/AVT (100m), Elise Vanderelst/CABW (1500m), Paulien Couckuyt/VAC (400m hurdles) and Elien Vekemans/DCLA (pole vault). Our brand new Paralympic medal winners cannot be missed of course. Wheelchair athletes, two-time Paralympic champions Lea Bayekula in Maxime Carabin and two-time medal winner (silver and bronze) Peter Genyn are at the appointment.
On the Invitational numbers, many compatriots get a great opportunity to let off steam in the sprint on the super-fast track. Kobe Vleminckx/AVLL, Simon Verherstraten/AVLL, Ibrahim Camara/DACM in Antoine Snyders/WACO can rock the 100m, Dylan Borlée/OEH, Kevin Borlée/OEH, Daniel Segers/RESC, Florent Mabille/RESC in Hanne Claes/DCLA compete in the 400m and Delphine Nkansa/RESC in Rani Rosius in the 200m.
On Saturday, the 36-year-old Borlée twins will receive a fitting farewell with a special 4x400m as part of the Belgian relay championship. Over the past 16 years (from Beijing to Paris), they have written a fantastic chapter in the history of Dutch athletics.
Traditionally, the best students of the country are allowed to warm up the audience in the Youth Memorial. You can view the full selection here. For the 64 youngsters, who have richly deserved their selection, it will be an unforgettable experience.
View here the website of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme.
The public will not let it down. 37,000 spectators on Friday and 33,000 spectators on Saturday will provide the necessary atmosphere. In total, a record number of 70,000 spectators for the 48th Memorial Van Damme. That is also a record.
Not only the Memorial, but also the BK relay is spread over 2 days. Saturday is the 4x400m which is completely dedicated to the farewell of the Borlée twins and coach Jacques Borlée. The women are also allowed to run their 4x400m in front of 33,000 spectators in the King Baudouin Stadium. On Sunday, the other relay events are completed in Oordegem.
View all information here on our championship page and on Atletiek.nu.
The other athletics meetings can also be found on the calendar at Atletiek.nu.
– Who are the standout athletes participating in the Allianz Memorial Van Damme?
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Star-Studded Lineup at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme: A Weekend of Athletics Extravaganza
This weekend, the Allianz Memorial Van Damme is set to showcase an unprecedented gathering of athletics stars, with a remarkable 101 Olympic and Paralympic medal winners set to compete in Brussels on Friday and Saturday. The event promises to be an unforgettable experience for the record-breaking 70,000 spectators expected to attend over the two days.
Global Superstars Headline the Diamond League Program
The Diamond League program will feature some of the biggest names in athletics, including Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Sweden’s Mondo Duplantis, the Netherlands’ Femke Bol, and America’s Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, as well as Ukraine’s Yaroslava Makhuchikh. These global superstars will be joined by a strong contingent of Belgian athletes, who have earned their place on the main stage.
The Belgian men will be represented by Jonathan Sacoor (400m), Eliott Crestan (800m), Jochem Vermeulen (1500m), Isaac Kimeli (5000m), Michael Obasuyi (110m hurdles), Thomas Carmoy (high jump), Ben Broeders (pole vault), Philip Milanov (discus), and Timothy Herman (javelin). The Belgian women will be led by Rani Rosius (100m), Elise Vanderelst (1500m), Paulien Couckuyt (400m hurdles), and Elien Vekemans (pole vault).
Paralympic Champions Add to the Excitement
The event will also feature a strong presence of Paralympic champions, including wheelchair athletes Lea Bayekula and Maxime Carabin, who are both two-time Paralympic champions, as well as Peter Genyn, a two-time medal winner.
Invitational Events Offer Opportunity for Up-and-Coming Athletes
The Invitational events will provide a platform for many up-and-coming Belgian athletes to shine on the super-fast track. In the 100m, athletes such as Kobe Vleminckx, Simon Verherstraten, Ibrahim Camara, and Antoine Snyders will be vying for attention. The 400m will see Dylan Borlée, Kevin Borlée, Daniel Segers, Florent Mabille, and Hanne Claes in action, while Delphine Nkansa and Rani Rosius will compete in the 200m.
Special Farewell for the Borlée Twins
On Saturday, the 36-year-old Borlée twins will receive a fitting farewell with a special 4x400m relay as part of the Belgian relay championship. Over the past 16 years, they have written a fantastic chapter in the history of Dutch athletics.
Youth Memorial: A Platform for the Next Generation
Traditionally, the best students of the country are allowed to warm up the audience in the Youth Memorial. This year, 64 youngsters have earned the right to participate and will have an unforgettable experience.
Record-Breaking Attendance Expected
The public will not disappoint, with 37,000 spectators expected on Friday and 33,000 on Saturday, providing the necessary atmosphere for the athletes to thrive. This will be a record-breaking attendance of 70,000 spectators for the 48th Memorial Van Damme.
BK Relay Championship Spread Over Two Days
The BK relay championship will be spread over two days, with Saturday dedicated to the farewell of the Borlée twins and coach Jacques Borlée. The women’s 4x400m relay will also take place in front of 33,000 spectators.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness some of the world’s best athletes in action. For more information, visit the Allianz Memorial Van Damme website.
– Who are the top athletic stars participating in the Allianz Memorial Van Damme?
Athletics Stars Shine Bright at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme
The Allianz Memorial Van Damme, set to take place on Saturday and Sunday, promises to be an unforgettable event, featuring a stellar lineup of athletics stars from around the world. Among the 101 Olympic and Paralympic medal winners descending upon Brussels are some of the sport’s biggest names, including Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Mondo Duplantis, Femke Bol, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and Yaroslava Makhuchikh, to name a few.
Belgian Talent on Full Display
Homegrown talent will also be out in full force, with a remarkable number of Belgian athletes securing spots in the Diamond League program. Jonathan Sacoor, Eliott Crestan, Jochem Vermeulen, Isaac Kimeli, Michael Obasuyi, Thomas Carmoy, Ben Broeders, Philip Milanov, and Timothy Herman will be representing Belgium in various events, including the 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 110m hurdles, high jump, pole vault, and discus throw.
On the women’s side, Rani Rosius, Elise Vanderelst, Paulien Couckuyt, and Elien Vekemans will be competing in the 100m, 1500m, 400m hurdles, and pole vault, respectively.
Paralympic Champions in Action
The Memorial will also feature a strong contingent of Paralympic medal winners, including wheelchair athletes Lea Bayekula, Maxime Carabin, and Peter Genyn, who will be competing in various events.
Invitational Events and Youth Memorial
In addition to the Diamond League program, the Invitational events will provide an opportunity for many Belgian athletes to shine on the super-fast track. Kobe Vleminckx, Simon Verherstraten, Ibrahim Camara, Antoine Snyders, Dylan Borlée, Kevin Borlée, Daniel Segers, Florent Mabille, and Hanne Claes will be competing in the 100m, 400m, and 200m events.
The Youth Memorial will also take place, featuring the best young athletes from around the country. This year’s event promises to be an unforgettable experience for the 64 selected youngsters.
Borlée Twins’ Farewell
On Saturday, the 36-year-old Borlée twins, Kevin and Dylan, will receive a fitting farewell with a special 4x400m event as part of the Belgian relay championship. Over the past 16 years, they have written a fantastic chapter in the history of Belgian athletics.
Record-Breaking Attendance
The public will be out in full force, with 37,000 spectators expected on Friday and 33,000 on Saturday, making for a record-breaking total of 70,000 spectators over the two days.
BK Relay and Championship Page
The BK relay will be spread over two days, with the 4x400m event taking place on Saturday and the remaining relay events on Sunday in Oordegem. For all the latest information, visit the championship page and the official website of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme.
This year’s Allianz Memorial Van Damme promises to be an unforgettable event, featuring a stellar lineup of athletes, record-breaking attendance, and a celebration of Belgian athletics talent. Don’t miss out on the action!
Keywords: Allianz Memorial Van Damme, athletics, Diamond League, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Mondo Duplantis, Femke Bol, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Yaroslava Makhuchikh, Belgian athletics, Paralympic champions, Borlée twins, Kevin Borlée, Dylan Borlée, Youth Memorial, BK relay.
