Dodentocht

Dieter (64) completes his 37th Dodentocht in wheelchair after ALS diagnosis

After his diagnosis of bulbar ALS, Dieter Van Meensel (64) completed the Dodentocht in his wheelchair on Saturday, surrounded by family and applause.

Panorama15 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

First finishers of the Dodentocht reach the line, hundreds drop out

The 57th edition of the Dodentocht in Bornem has begun, with the first participants crossing the finish line around seven o'clock and hundreds dropping out along the way.

Panorama15 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Dodentocht remains 100 kilometers long despite heat

The Dodentocht in Bornem will maintain its length of 100 kilometers, despite upcoming high temperatures reaching 35 degrees.

World12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

Steven (29) walks Dodentocht to honor deceased baby Jasper

Steven Onghena from Roeselare walks the Dodentocht in memory of his deceased nephew Jasper and raises funds for parents who lose a child.

Panorama11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk