DIARY OF AN ATHLETE

Sprint belge: Cédric Motieh and François Gourmet now work together

Written by Trackandmemes, January 11, 2024 We had already met Cédric Motieh once before in the Magazine, describing him as the athlete who shocks the old guard. In fact, on Saturday, January 6, in Louvain-la-Neuve, he smashed his personal best in the 60 meters with a brand new time of 6 seconds and 86 hundredths, […]

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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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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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