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Jakob Ingebrigtsen wins the 5000m at World Athletics Ultimate Championships

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Jakob Ingebrigtsen wins the 5000m at World Athletics Ultimate Championships

Summary

Jakob Ingebrigtsen secured the men’s 5000m title at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest on September 11, 2026. After remaining in the middle of the pack for much of the race, Ingebrigtsen moved to the front in the final 100 meters to finish with a time of 12:59.24. Cole Hocker finished second at 13:00.05, while Parker Wolfe placed third in 13:00.13. The victory follows Ingebrigtsen’s recent recovery from February surgery to treat an Achilles injury. This win provides a $150,000 prize for the Norwegian athlete. Competition continues on Sunday night with the 1500m, featuring a rematch between Ingebrigtsen, Hocker, and Josh Kerr.

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Status Watch

•Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the men's 5000m in 12:59.24.
•Cole Hocker finished second and Parker Wolfe finished third.
•The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships take place in Budapest.
•Individual winners receive a $150,000 prize.
•The 1500m final is scheduled for Sunday night.

Latest Updates

1:14 PMYahoo Sports — Jakob Ingebrigtsen couldn't wear socks. Now he's the 5000m king again.
9:06 PMThe Guardian Sport — Jakob Ingebrigtsen blows away bitter rival Hocker in Ultimate Championships 5,000m
7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Jakob Ingebrigtsen storms to 5000m title at World Athletics Ultimate Championships

What they're saying

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Norwegian leaves rival Hocker trailing to claim $150,000 Briton Jazmin Sawyers second in the women’s long jump It is a scene that has become gloriously familiar down the years. Jakob Ingebrigtsen leaving the world’s best athletes gasping in his slipstream, holding one finger in the air, revelling in his athletic genius. But this victory over 5,000m at the inaugural Ultimate Championships carried extra sweetness – and spice. The sweetness? That came from winning a mammoth first prize of $150,000. And the spice? Well, that was provided by the way Ingebrigtsen utterly obliterated his great American rival Cole Hocker, a man he had branded a “coward” just a week ago. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Sean Ingle in Budapest