DIARY OF AN ATHLETE

Diamantis De Min, performing in the sprint but animated by various sports

Written by Trackandmemes, May 12, 2023 Between sprinting, horse-riding for nearly 8 years, reading and photography, Diamantis is passionate about a bit of everything. However, in athletics, if there are any disciplines she would not like to practice, it would be the long distances, such as the 1500m by [...].

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For Lucie Jean-Charles, the state of mind made the difference

Written by Trackandmemes, May 5, 2023 When I run I feel good, I actually fly. It's satisfying. It's like I've found the best way to express what I do best. It's hard to explain exactly how I feel when I'm sprinting, but when I'm in great shape, [...]

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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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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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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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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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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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Cali will also host Regis Thibert at the U20 World Championships

Written by Trackandmemes, on July 7, 2022 My name is Régis Thibert, I'm 18 years old and I'm in the club of Herve, a small and nice village in Wallonia, Belgium. I am an 800m and 1500m runner. Before the starting light is launched, you know in advance that you are going to be the first to [...]

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Mimoun qualifies for the U20 World Championships at IFAM, in 51'71

Written by Trackandmemes, May 30, 2022 JACOB FOGUENNE DELGADO Before his race, you told me "he is capable, he just needs to get through it". Did you know that this day would come today? We didn't come here for nothing. We drove two hours or so. It was [...]

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The Belgian Cheetahs, "Carole is not just a coach for us

Written by Trackandmemes on April 1, 2022 You have just set a new Belgian record in 3:30.58, as well as qualifying for the finals of the world championships. does this achievement confirm what you were looking for? Yes, our goal was to make the national record. We knew that once in the final, anything could happen.

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From Sweden to Switzerland, Felix SVENSSON gets closer to his Olympic goal

Written by Trackandmemes, March 28, 2022 In fact, when you started this sport you went from 11.32 to 10.89 in the 100m in the space of a year. It is true that in athletics, you progress very quickly when you start. But you start with a pretty solid time. 10.89, that's not nothing. Does your coach [...]

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Eddy LEECH: From the great French hope to the American dream

Written by Trackandmemes, March 24, 2022 I started athletics at the age of 7. My name is Eddy Leech and I am 21 years old. I am a 400m runner licensed at Annecy Haute Savoie Athletics, in a region not far from Switzerland. I also work in a company to get some experience.

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