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Jakob Ingebrigtsen has withdrawn from the 1500m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, putting his reunion with rival Josh Kerr on hold.<\/b><\/p>\n
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Ingebrigtsen took an impressive victory in the men’s 5,000m final at the inaugural edition of the sport’s new global event on Friday night.<\/p>\n
But, having only returned to action last month following an 11-month injury lay-off that included Achilles surgery, the 25-year-old Norwegian has announced he does not want to risk competing again in Sunday’s 1500m final.<\/p>\n
In a video posted on Instagram, Ingebrigtsen said: “Unfortunately I’m not in a position to go in back-to-back races.<\/p>\n
“I would love for it to be different, and to be sharper in terms of recovery, but coming from a very difficult last two years with injury problems and Achilles surgery I am forced to be more sensible than I would like to be.<\/p>\n
“Ultimately, it is about getting back into racing, getting back to 100% fitness, and thinking about 2027.<\/p>\n
“Just looking back a short time ago, it is unbelievable that we have been able to get this far in 2026 and be able to be here.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n