Urinary incontinence in athletes is no longer taboo
Written by Trackandmemes, April 20, 2023 I've been working out for a few years now. I run quite frequently, but lately I feel the need to pee all the time. And when this need comes, it is immediately pressing! I have to go right away.
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Dans l’ère du sprint, Victoria MABIZA BIRASHIRWA monte en puissance
Written by Trackandmemes, April 18, 2023 In the era of sprinting, in France, we see the rise of a young athlete aged only 16 years. Named Victoria MABIZA BIRASHIRWA, she is having the perfect winter season, breaking her previous personal bests at the French 60m championships in 7'' 52''.
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Mathis Oussou, "US soccer as a hobby and athletics as a project
Written by Trackandmemes, March 23, 2023 Mathis Oussou is a young French athlete who juggles American soccer and track and field royally. "I started playing American soccer last year, and in order to manage both sports at the same time, I train on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in athletics, and on Wednesdays and Fridays in [...].
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Jolien prepares to throw the shot put to reach the Olympic selection
Written by Trackandmemes, March 17, 2023 Jolien Maliga Boumkwo, a Belgian athlete living in Ghent, just returned from the European Championships in Istanbul, Turkey. At 29 years old, Jolien is a shot putter and hammer thrower with a big dream, the Olympic dream, a confirmed Belgian recordwoman, but also a very talented athlete.
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Emma Broze would like to become a Belgian Cheetah
Written by Trackandmemes, March 14, 2023 A one-second improvement in the 400m, Emma Broze did it on her indoor debut this winter, sprinting the double lap in 56''71. She made her first strides at RIWA (Athletic Club of Rixensart) at the age of 6, over 800m, until the [...].
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Gaëtan Chiroux: "I would like to work for WorldAthletics
Written by Trackandmemes, March 8, 2023 If I tell you about a Belgian who is both an athlete and a YouTuber, do you get it? And if I add the function of videographer and video editor, do you see what I'm getting at? And yes, Gaëtan Chiroux is our Belgian athlete who knew how to [...]
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A double career between athletics and medicine
Written by Trackandmemes, March 8, 2023 It is in the United States that many people think of living a better life. We sometimes think that we will be more successful in our studies, in our work ... Living in this country of America, it would open certain doors to ensure our professional future, or sometimes even live a new life or simply, [...]
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Every weekend, a new record for Rachel
Written by Trackandmemes, Thursday, March 2, 2023 Rachel is our Norwegian athlete who manages with professionalism the combination between her competitions and her Norwegian schooling. This season, she is setting personal bests in triple jump. First in 13m05, 13m19, then 13m25, to finally set a new record in 13m28. A progression that does not [...]
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At 50, Maryam Amellal reaches Belgian excellence in the Masters
Written by Trackandmemes, on February 23, 2023 Maryam Amellal, nicknamed "Mama", is 50 years old and has set all the records in Belgium. First in the 400m in 62'' 76, then in the 200m in 28'' 38 before renewing her own Master 400m record in 62'' 57. [...]
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Between high-level sport and higher education, Célia Perron manages to strike a balance that suits her
Written by Trackandmemes, on September 23, 2022 My name is Celia Perron, I am 25 years old and I practice the combined events: heptathlon and pentathlon in indoor. I am a member of the Albi club since I started in 2010, and I train in Toulouse, France, where I studied engineering. I have done these studies [...]
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"Linking athletics and academics, but at what cost?"
Written by Trackandmemes, September 21, 2022 What are the different challenges that a promising athlete faces to reach the highest level? Simon and Hadrien, Belgian athletes, tell us about them. Simon : My name is Simon Mazebo. I am 22 years old. I'm a 400m and 400m hurdler (when my Achilles tendons are not working).
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A quick recovery for Cynthia Bolingo
Written by Trackandmemes, July 20, 2020 52.08 on 400m during your return to the track. After your injury, you come back with a level close to your personal best. It's like you never really left... Did you know this performance was in your legs? I'm not quite close [...]
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