Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Jakob Ingebrigtsen is a two-time Olympic gold medallist known for his success in the 1500m and 5000m.
Notable Quotes
"Coming from the lowest of lows to be European champion again means the world to me. Not even I believed it could happen coming here."View Story →
"I knew I was going to win the men's 5000m gold medal with 600m to go."View Story →
"Very - and I think a lot of people should be, because that is what championships are all about."View Story →
"Of course I am going to go for times, but I don't think you have to do one or the other."View Story →
"I could never see myself in that position."View Story →
"I think both are as big, but it is not like we only have one race in our legs."View Story →
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