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Jakob Ingebrigtsen finishes second in men's 5km at World Road Running Championships

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Jakob Ingebrigtsen finishes second in men's 5km at World Road Running Championships

Summary

Jakob Ingebrigtsen secured a silver medal in the men's 5km at the World Road Running Championships held in Copenhagen. In a tightly contested race, Dawit Seare of Eritrea edged out Ingebrigtsen at the finish, clocking a national record time of 12:56. Ingebrigtsen, recovering from an injury-hit season, demonstrated a strong late surge after being behind until the final stages. Ethiopian Likina Amebaw shone in the women's 5km, winning with a season's best of 14:41. The championships continue tomorrow with half-marathon titles at stake.

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Status Watch

•Ingebrigtsen finished in 12:59, just behind Seare.
•Likina Amebaw won the women's 5km, seven seconds ahead of second place.
•Robert Farken of Germany won the men's mile in 3:51.80.
•The championships take place over two days in Copenhagen.
•Ingebrigtsen participated in only his sixth race of the season.

Latest Updates

1:37 PMYahoo Sports — Jakob Ingebrigtsen pipped to gold in thrilling World Road Running Championships
1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Ingebrigtsen pipped to 5km road gold in Copenhagen
1:36 PMBBC Sport — Ingebrigtsen pipped to 5km road gold in Copenhagen

What they're saying

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The Norwegian was unable to claim a third major title this season after 5000m gold in the European Championships and at the Ultimate Championships
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen is pipped to victory in the men's 5km in a thrilling finish at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.
— Yahoo Sports