The Norwegian Jakob Ingebrigtsen, disappointed with his second place in the 1,500m on Wednesday, made up for it by winning a second title of world champion in the 5,000m, after that gleaned in 2022, Sunday in Budapest.
In 13 min 11 sec 30, Ingebrigtsen (22) edged out Spaniard Mohamed Katir (13:11.44) and Kenyan Jacob Krop (13:12.28), in silver in 2022, Frenchman Jimmy Gressier finishing 9th.
Exactly as in 2022 in Eugene (Oregon, United States), the Norwegian middle-distance genius was able to catch up over 5,000m after a disappointment in the 1,500m, beaten by a Briton (Jake Wightman in 2022, Josh Kerr in Budapest ).
The Olympic champion in the 1,500 m was discreet during the 12 and a half laps run in a choppy way. He sped up quickly to catch Katir in the last 200 meters, before passing him a few meters from the line.
“I used my energy more intelligently than on the 1,500 m”, he appreciated at the microphone of the stadium.
Well placed for a long time, Jimmy Gressier was unable to follow the clear acceleration of the very best on the last lap. With his 9th place, he improves on his 11th place in the world in the 10,000m in 2022 and his 13th place at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 in the 5,000m.