Ingebrigtsen won the 5,000m world championship twice in a row

In the first final on the closing day of Budapest 2023 on August 27, Ingebrigtsen used a cover-up strategy, with Kenya's Ishmael Kipkurui leading in the first four rounds. After that, the Norwegian runner made his way up the middle of the group of athletes.

With more than one lap left in the race, the pace really picked up, with the top eight runners gradually separating from the top. Katir broke through the bend about 200 meters from the finish line, forcing Ingebrigtsen to respond.

The leading position was a two-horse race with Katir holding the advantage until close to the finish line. But Ingebrigtsen had the perfect sprint to overtake and finish 0.11 seconds before the Spanish opponent.

The Norwegian runner successfully defended the 5,000-meter title with the best personal parameter of the 2023 season (PB) of 13 minutes 11 seconds 30. In Oregon 2022, Ingebrigtsen won the gold medal with 13 minutes 9 seconds 24, even without a coach. mentoring since the beginning of the year.

The way Ingebrigtsen won spectacularly yesterday in contrast to the bitter ending for him in the 1,500 meter final on August 23. At that time, Ingebrigtsen maintained the speed and took the lead on the final lap. But he lost his breath, letting his British opponent Josh Kerr overtake him and only won the silver medal with 3 minutes 29 seconds 65.

"Winning the world title is great, but I was very tired," Ingebrigtsen said after lying down on the field. "I tried to keep my energy and put my energy at the decisive stage, because that's the only way to win tonight. I knew that with better tactics I would have a better chance of winning and that's what happened. out. Everything went absolutely perfect."

Meanwhile, Katir was pleased with the 5,000m silver medal after being eliminated in the 1,500m semifinals, and hailed Ingebrigtsen as the world's best middle distance athlete.

The bronze medal belongs to Jacob Krop of Kenya with 13 minutes 12 seconds 28. Following are Luis Grijalva of Guatemala (13 minutes 12 seconds 50), Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia (13 minutes 12 seconds 51), Hagos Gebrhiwet of Ethiopia (13 minutes, 12 seconds 51). minutes 12 seconds 65), Mohammed Ahmed of Canada (13 minutes 12 seconds 92) and Berihu Aregawi of Ethiopia (13 minutes 12 seconds 99).