Vanderelst Is Going For 42-Year-Old Belgian Record On 42nd KBC Nacht

Elise Vanderelst will attempt to break the Belgian 1000 metres record at the 42nd edition of the KBC Nacht in Heusden-Zolder on Saturday 3rd July. This is a legendary record – the oldest Belgian record in women’s athletics – which has been held by Anne-Marie Van Nuffel since 1979.

Bolingo smashes Belgian Record at KBC Nacht; Rosius wins in front of home crowd

Cynthia Bolingo improved her own Belgian Record in the 300m at the KBC Nacht in Heusden-Zolder. Bolingo is the first Belgian ever to dip under 37 seconds on an outdoor track. Rani Rosius raced to victory in the 100m on her home track. Australian Nicola McDermott created a high point – literally – by going over 1m96 in the high jump.

Covid Measures for Athletes and Assistants

We would like to draw your attention to the following measures in place for the KBC Nacht. It is important that you as an athlete register your assistant/coach BEFOREHAND via the link in your confirmation email. We are counting on your cooperation and common sense to help us make this a successful edition.

Belgian Top Athletes looking forward to KBC Nacht on 6 September

Good news for everybody who loves Belgian athletics: there will be a new edition of the KBC Nacht this year! The second biggest athletics meet of the country will welcome Belgium?s best athletes and some serious international contenders on Sunday 6th September. Unfortunately, spectators will not be allowed to attend the De Veen stadium in Heusden-Zolder due to the current corona pandemic.