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After a year away due to Achilles issues, Ingebrigtsen trailed in Birmingham. He made a late surge to retain his European crown, Athletics Weekly reports.
The Norwegian had not raced for nearly a year before the event. He stayed at the back initially but surged ahead in the final laps. Ingebrigtsen secured his 15th consecutive European track title. Read more trail coverage.
Ingebrigtsen finished in 13:15.29, ahead of Florian Bremm and Etienne Daguinos. His performance showed he is regaining form, setting the stage for upcoming Diamond League events. Related: Kiriago and Florea Win Sierre-Zinal for Second Time This Summer.
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen defends his European 5000m title with a strong finish in Birmingham. After a year away due to Achilles issues, Ingebrigtsen trailed in Birmingham. He made a late surge to retain his European crown, Athletics Weekly reports.
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Runner World published this brief on August 10, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 10, 2026.
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