Memorial Van Damme: Highlights and Performances Under Challenging Conditions
Friday, 13 September 2024, 16:00
Memorial Van Damme Highlights
The atmosphere was lively at the Memorial Van Damme, but unfortunately, the good weather didn't show up. Mondo Duplantis's impressive jump of 6.11 meters secured a meeting record, yet no world records were attempted due to the conditions.
Standout Performances
- Isaac Kimeli placed sixth in the 5,000 meters.
- Jochem Vermeulen finished fifth in the 1,500 meters.
- Michael Obasuyi excelled in the 110-meter hurdles.
- Ben Broeders redeemed himself with a third-place jump.
Additionally, the Belgian audience witnessed Hanne Claes and Kevin Borlée retire from active competition after their last race.
Tomorrow, fans can look forward to the second part of the Memorial Van Damme with a livestream starting at 19:30.
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