Jakob Ingebrigtsen SETS TRACK ON FIRE With Crazy Close In 5000 Meters || 2024 Paris Olympics

Incredible finish from Jakob Ingebrigtsen

[anthonnybrownnn]

Jakob was in no nonsense mood to win the gold medal.he show a different class in the 5000m to win very easily.

[speedycatg]

He should make the 5000m his event, if he went into a fast diamond league 5000m he would crush the world record.

[KarthikSusie]

Jakob 1500m speed is the reason he keeps winning the 5000m championship titles. He gapped a world class field by 12-15 metres. If you race a lot of 1500m you will know that the pace feels so slow until 8 laps and you then you have the speed to run significantly faster in the closing stages compared to starting with 5000m and upwards. If he drops 1500m no amount of training will help with that kick like running sub 3:27. It is just wasn't his day that day owing to poor execution of race plan. He is only 23 and he already was an Olympic champion in 1500m and 2 x world silver medalist, he will bounce back. In top 6 finishes in 1500m men's final, 5 of them set big PBs and national record, Jakob is the only person who didn't even get a season's best. He should drop the milage enough to allow his body train for speed endurance and take down the field in Tokyo WC next year.

[littlecatfeet]

Honestly, people don’t like him because they perceive him as arrogant, but I think he’s just confident and has no filter re discussing his own talent. And he runs hard all the way! It’s insane.

[pstls]

man is built for longer distances than the mile

[AnthonyMcqueen]

This is Jakobs event destroying the East Africans and reigning 5000 meter world champion and Olympic champion. I believe with his speed, and mental toughness he can take down the records of Joshua Cheptegei very soon.

[scottwadeg]

Jakob also got very close to the world record this year for the 1500m.

[Astro]

In the end Jakob had the last laugh. Kerr has no gold medal

[tangbein]

Hocker ended way behind Jacob on 1500 meter 3 years ago in Tokyo Olympics. Jacob started way too early this time and made it easier for the ones who are better ar sprinting. He is still a 1500 meter contender.
Edit: i rest my case.

[HikrisDopl]

Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s victory in the 2024 Olympic 5000 meters in Paris filled me with an overwhelming sense of elation, heightened by the emotional rollercoaster of the previous days. Just a few days before, Jakob had faced a bitter disappointment in the 1500 meters, where he had been narrowly edged out for the championship. That loss was a stunning moment, a rare setback for a runner of his caliber, and it left many wondering how he would bounce back. But true to his indomitable spirit, Jakob’s response was nothing short of extraordinary.

Watching him return to the track for the 5000 meters, I could feel the tension in the air, a mix of anticipation and hope. There was a sense that this race wasn’t just about winning; it was about redemption, about proving that even in the face of adversity, Jakob could rise to the occasion. The weight of expectation was immense, and yet, as he lined up at the start, his demeanor was one of calm focus, his eyes set on the distance ahead, undeterred by the recent disappointment.

The race itself was a masterclass in resilience. From the very beginning, Jakob positioned himself strategically, conserving energy, and staying with the lead pack. Each lap was a test of patience and mental strength, and I could feel my heart racing in sync with his. The memory of the 1500 meters loss lingered, making every move he made seem all the more significant. It was as if he was carrying the hopes of everyone who had watched him falter, determined to turn those hopes into reality.

When the race reached its critical juncture, Jakob made his move with a sudden burst of speed that took my breath away. It was a bold, decisive moment that signaled his intent to seize the gold, to rewrite the narrative that had begun just days earlier. The crowd erupted as he surged to the front, and I could feel the intensity of the moment as if I were there on the track with him. This wasn’t just a race; it was a battle, a fight to reclaim his place as the best.

In those final moments, as Jakob powered towards the finish line, every emotion came flooding back—the disappointment of the 1500 meters, the uncertainty, the doubt. But all of it melted away as he crossed the line, victorious and triumphant. The sheer joy on his face was mirrored by the roar of the crowd, a cathartic release of all the pent-up emotions from the past few days. Jakob had done it; he had come back from defeat to claim the gold with the heart of a champion.

Reflecting on this victory, I am filled with a deep sense of admiration for Jakob’s resilience. His ability to overcome the heartbreak of the 1500 meters and channel that into a stunning 5000 meters win is a testament to his character and his unrelenting pursuit of greatness. This wasn’t just a victory; it was a story of redemption, a reminder that setbacks are not the end but can be the fuel for even greater achievements.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s triumph in the 5000 meters at the 2024 Olympics is a moment I will cherish forever. It was more than just a race; it was a display of the power of perseverance, of turning adversity into triumph. As I revel in his success, I am reminded that true champions are not only defined by their victories but by how they rise after they fall. Today, I am elated, not just for the win, but for the incredible journey that led to it.

[Celticsandbraveslover]

He runs so effortlessly compared to the others at the end

[stvp]

I’m glad he was able to show that he’s not just big talk.

[TomP-]

Jakob has range, the guy is world class in every event. Not a single race specialist which is what I like.

[StrandedKnight]

Jakob has been focusing on the 1500 primarily because that's the Ingebrigtsen "family distance", but also because he wants to break the world record while he's still young enough to have the speed for it. His endgame, as stated several times by himself, is to move to 5k/10k and eventually marathon.

[Crooked_Clown]

Why Mclaughlin-Levrone didn't run the 400 meters dash? It could've been a heck of a race with Paulino from the Dominican Republic

[fwjprunsfr]

this wuz crazy, USA got 3rd in 5k and 10k

[carlpeterkirkebo]

I do not think Jakob needs to train specifically for the 5000 m to break the 12:30 barrier. I think he is quite capable of doing that now.

[haroldblevins]

I think that despite the hate, jakob is very slept on. He is at heart a distance runner, yet everyone knows him as the toxic guy that keeps losing the 1500. I think that as he ages and goes up in distance, his marks will look even better.

[thebestgamers]

Man you have SO many races to break down, 4x400 man and women, 800m men and more

[Mark-ehkx]

@TotalRunningProductions. I have to disagree with you with respect to Jakob and the 1500. Ingebrigtsen is very talented, but he's very stubborn, too. I believe that he can out-kick any 1500m runner in the world, including Kerr. But in the last two World Championships and this Paris Olympics he's insisted on pressing hard and front-running early (with two or more laps to go). In all three races, he burned out his legs before the final sprint. Using different tactics, there a good chance he would have won all three races. He's determined to prove to himself that he can win in that way, though. He doesn't front-run early in the 5000, though. The result has been wins at all three events.