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Jakob Ingebrigtsen apologized for calling his rivals 'losers' but maintains his stance on Cole Hocker's actions. Ingebrigtsen finished fourth in the 1500m Diamond League final, expressing regret for his comments. He insists Hocker's team acted contrary to their stated pace strategy.
Ingebrigtsen explained that Hocker's team promised a fast race but did not follow through. He believes athletes have a responsibility to meet their commitments. Despite his best time, Ingebrigtsen was disappointed with his performance and criticized his competitors. Read more racing coverage.
The Norwegian athlete claims to have resolved the issue with Hocker post-race. However, Hocker's agent criticized Ingebrigtsen, calling him whiny. Ingebrigtsen believes his comments are good for the sport and defended his right to express passion. Related: Myers wins Brussels 1500m, Ingebrigtsen calls rivals 'cowards'.
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Double Olympic champion apologizes for his remarks but insists Hocker acted cowardly in the 1500m race. Jakob Ingebrigtsen apologized for calling his rivals 'losers' but maintains his stance on Cole Hocker's actions. Ingebrigtsen finished fourth in the 1500m Diamond League final, expressing regret for his comments. He insists Hocker's team acted contrary to their stated pace strategy.
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Runner World published this brief on September 5, 2026. The underlying The Guardian Athletics report was dated September 5, 2026.
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