Jakob Ingebrigtsen wins European 5000m title in Birmingham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:21 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Jakob Ingebrigtsen secured the 2026 European 5000m title on August 11 in Birmingham, UK. This victory marks his return to competition after 11 months, following Achilles tendon surgery in February. Ingebrigtsen finished the race with a time of 13:15.29, making it his fourth consecutive European title in this event. During the race, he positioned himself toward the back before advancing with 600 meters remaining, utilizing his notable finishing speed to clinch the win. Ingebrigtsen's next races include the Silesia and Zurich Diamond League meets later this month.
- •Ingebrigtsen's winning time was 13:15.29
- •He returned from Achilles tendon surgery
- •This is his fourth consecutive European title
- •Next races are on August 23 and August 27
- •Competition took place in Birmingham, UK
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Jakob Ingebrigtsen Wins 2026 European Championships 5000m Title In First Race Since Surgery
"Jakob Ingebrigtsen returns from surgery to win the 2026 European 5000m title in Birmingham in his first race in 11 months.
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