Jakob Ingebrigtsen wins Ultimate 5,000m, beats Hocker — image accompanying The Guardian Athletics's report. Photograph: Tamas Vasvari/EPA; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the 5,000m race at the inaugural Ultimate Championships, beating American rival Cole Hocker. Ingebrigtsen, the reigning Olympic champion, secured a $150,000 prize. He dominated the race, finishing in 12min 59.24sec, nearly a second ahead of Hocker.
Ingebrigtsen's victory was remarkable, especially after a serious Achilles injury sidelined him for 11 months. He expressed his joy at being able to compete at such a high level again. The race was fast-paced, with Ingebrigtsen's final lap time of 54.39 seconds showcasing his strength. Read more racing coverage.
British athlete Jazmin Sawyers also achieved success, coming second in the women’s long jump with a leap of 6.77m. Sawyers' performance earned her $75,000. The championships featured impressive performances, including Mondo Duplantis's 6.25m pole vault win. Related: Kirsty Longley wins W50 category despite recent grief.
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Ingebrigtsen claimed victory in the 5,000m race at the Ultimate Championships. Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the 5,000m race at the inaugural Ultimate Championships, beating American rival Cole Hocker. Ingebrigtsen, the reigning Olympic champion, secured a $150,000 prize. He dominated the race, finishing in 12min 59.24sec, nearly a second ahead of Hocker.
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Runner World published this brief on September 11, 2026. The underlying The Guardian Athletics report was dated September 11, 2026.
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