Jakob Ingebrigtsen withdraws from 1500m final at World Athletics Ultimate Championship
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 3:03 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Jakob Ingebrigtsen has withdrawn from the men's 1500m final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. The decision comes after the 25-year-old Norwegian won the 5,000m final on Friday night. Ingebrigtsen stated that he cannot compete in back-to-back races while continuing to manage his recovery from Achilles surgery. He expressed a need to be sensible regarding his physical condition as he aims to reach full fitness for the 2027 season. The withdrawal prevents a highly anticipated head-to-head race against rival Josh Kerr, who remains in the Sunday field. The event continues on Saturday with other competitions scheduled.
- •Jakob Ingebrigtsen withdrew from Sunday's 1500m final due to recovery concerns.
- •The 25-year-old Norwegian won the 5,000m final on Friday at the Budapest event.
- •Ingebrigtsen is managing his return to racing after undergoing Achilles surgery.
- •Josh Kerr will compete in the 1500m final against athletes including Cole Hocker and Yared Nuguse.
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Jakob Ingebrigtsen pulls out of 1500m showdown with Kerr in Budapest
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Ingebrigtsen withdraws from 1500m showdown with Kerr
- 2:49 PMBBC Sport — Ingebrigtsen withdraws from 1500m showdown with Kerr
"Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen's hotly-anticipated rivalry revival will not come at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship after the latter announced he would miss Sunday's 1500 metres final. Ingebrigtsen returned from an 11-month lay-off last month in spectacular style, defending his European 5000m title in Birmingham, and on Friday night he claimed one of the $150,000 prizes at the inaugural Ultimate Championship when he beat the United States' Cole Hocker over the same distance.
"Jakob Ingebrigtsen will not contest the men's 1500m final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, putting his reunion with rival Josh Kerr on hold.
"Jakob Ingebrigtsen will not contest the men's 1500m final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, putting his reunion with rival Josh Kerr on hold.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 3:03 PMJakob Ingebrigtsen pulls out of 1500m showdown with Kerr in Budapest
Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen's hotly-anticipated rivalry revival will not come at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship after the latter announced he would miss Sunday's 1500 metres final. Ingebrigtsen returned from an 11-month lay-off last month in spectacular style, defending his European 5000m title in Birmingham, and on Friday night he claimed one of the $150,000 prizes at the inaugural Ultimate Championship when he beat the United States' Cole Hocker over the same distance.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:49 PMIngebrigtsen withdraws from 1500m showdown with Kerr
Jakob Ingebrigtsen will not contest the men's 1500m final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, putting his reunion with rival Josh Kerr on hold.
- BBC SportSep 12, 2026, 2:49 PMIngebrigtsen withdraws from 1500m showdown with Kerr
Jakob Ingebrigtsen will not contest the men's 1500m final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, putting his reunion with rival Josh Kerr on hold.
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