BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Two-time Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen confirmed on Tuesday he’ll compete in the 5,000 meters at the European championships next month, marking his return from surgery on his left Achilles tendon.
The 25-year-old Norwegian, who had surgery in early 2026 to clean up scar tissue on the protective sheath around the tendon, has been ramping up his training recently.
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“What better way than to return to the European Championships, where I have so many golden memories. I’ll be lining up for the 5000m August 10th,” Ingebrigtsen wrote on Instagram.
The 5,000 final
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