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Jakob Ingebrigtsen criticizes his rivals after the race in Brussels

Following the Diamond League final, Jakob Ingebrigtsen speaks critically about his competitors' tactics.

5 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen criticizes his rivals after the race in Brussels — Photo: Erik van Leeuwen, attribution: Erik van Leeuwen (bron: Wikipedia). · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Jakob Ingebrigtsen, the 25-year-old Norwegian Olympic champion in athletics, sharply criticized his rivals after finishing fourth in the Diamond League final in Brussels. In an interview, he referred to them as a 'bunch of cowards' and expressed confusion over their race tactics.

Ingebrigtsen pointed out that he pursued an aggressive racing strategy, while his competitors acted defensively. This approach frustrated him, as it prevented him from reaching his full potential.

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He announced his intention to come back stronger in the future and not let the tactics of other runners influence him. Ingebrigtsen emphasized that he would stick to his own style to continue delivering promising performances.

The Olympic champion's critical remarks raise questions about how relationships between athletes will develop ahead of the next major competition. Ingebrigtsen plans to showcase an even stronger presence in upcoming races.

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