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Results of Nafi Thiam and Delphine Nkansa at the Memorial Van Damme

On the second day of the Memorial Van Damme, Nafi Thiam and Delphine Nkansa performed below expectations.

5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Results of Nafi Thiam and Delphine Nkansa at the Memorial Van Damme — Photo: Arian Zwegers · Flickr · BY

The Memorial Van Damme, a major athletics event, reached its second and final day today. Belgian athletes such as Nafi Thiam and Delphine Nkansa were once again in the spotlight.

Delphine Nkansa aimed to break the Belgian record in the 100 meters, but her result fell significantly short of expectations. She finished with a time of 11.29 seconds, while the record has stood at 11.04 seconds for twenty years. Her disappointment was palpable, as she expressed: "I am very disappointed," Nkansa said.

Nafi Thiam, who specializes in the heptathlon, also competed in the high jump but was unable to clear the height of 1.88 meters. This result did not meet her previous performances. It remains unclear what these results will mean for their upcoming competitions.

The events took place in a packed arena, where the tension was palpable. Both athletes had high hopes, but the results did not live up to what they or their supporters had hoped for.

Despite the disappointing performances of Nkansa and Thiam, they remain important figures in Belgian athletics. Their participation in events like the Memorial Van Damme is crucial for their development and experience. The next steps for both athletes will be closely watched.

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