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Jakob Ingebrigtsen claimed victory in the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship 5,000m, overtaking Cole Hocker in the final 100m. Ingebrigtsen finished in 12:59.24, securing the $150,000 first prize. Hocker finished second in 13:00.05, with Parker Wolfe third in 13:00.13.
The race remained tight for the first 3,000m, with the pack finishing the first 4,000m in 10:33.25. Ingebrigtsen waited until the final stretch to make his move, completing the last lap in 54.39 seconds. Hocker, Wolfe, and Biniam Mehary finished within 1.16 seconds of each other. Read more racing coverage.
This victory comes after Ingebrigtsen called Hocker and the Brussels 1,500m field 'cowards'. Ingebrigtsen had previously lost to Hocker in the 2025 World Championship 5,000m. Despite the tension, Hocker expressed mixed feelings about the race, acknowledging his capability to win. Related: Jakob Ingebrigtsen wins Ultimate 5,000m, beats Hocker.
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Ingebrigtsen outkicks Hocker in final 100m to claim victory and $150,000 prize Jakob Ingebrigtsen claimed victory in the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship 5,000m, overtaking Cole Hocker in the final 100m. Ingebrigtsen finished in 12:59.24, securing the $150,000 first prize. Hocker finished second in 13:00.05, with Parker Wolfe third in 13:00.13.
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Runner World published this brief on September 13, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated September 12, 2026.
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