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Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting in Brussels
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The 50th anniversary of the Memorial Van Damme athletics meeting in Brussels, serving as the Diamond League season finale, began with the unveiling of a bronze statue of the late Ivo Van Damme at the King Baudouin Stadium entrance. During the competition, several The edition was characterized by high-level performances, totaling 14 meeting records were established, including performances by and five world leads, earning it a ranking as the second-best athletics meeting of all time in terms of points. Notable record-breakers included Audrey Werro in the 800m, women’s 800m (1:54.75), Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men’s 800m (1:41.80), Alison dos Santos in the 400m hurdles, and Masai Russell Marileidy Paulino in the 100m hurdles. Belgian athlete Paulien Couckuyt also set a national record 400m, and Kebinatshipi of Botswana in the men’s 400m hurdles. However, the event saw (43.40 seconds). Following the absence last-minute withdrawal of pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis due to a thigh injury, and Emmanouil Karalis secured victory in the men’s pole vault with a meeting record jump of 6.12 meters. While the event saw significant global success, some local Belgian athletes, including Nafi Thiam, did not reach their target performances. Other injuries impacted the field, such as javelin thrower Timothy Herman Herman, who was forced to withdraw due to injury. withdraw.
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