Jakob Ingebrigtsen Achieves Historic Double at World Indoor Athletics Championships

Ingebrigtsen's Remarkable Achievement

On the concluding day of the World Indoor Athletics Championships, Jakob Ingebrigtsen secured the men’s 1,500 meters title, completing a remarkable golden double. This victory came just a day after the Norwegian athlete clinched the 3,000 meters title. Ingebrigtsen finished the race in a time of 3 minutes and 38.79 seconds, thereby equaling the legendary Ethiopian runner Haile Gebrselassie's achievement of winning both events at the 1999 indoor championships held in Maebashi, Japan.

The 24-year-old athlete had previously showcased his talent at the European indoor championships earlier this month, setting the stage for his success on the global stage. “This is certainly something extraordinary,” Ingebrigtsen remarked. “It’s challenging to measure oneself against history and the accomplishments of others. My focus remains solely on my performance.”

The reigning Olympic champion in the 5,000 meters faced little resistance after taking the lead halfway through the race.