Norwegian double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen has set his sights on breaking world records in every distance from 1500m up to the marathon. Could another record fall this weekend?
What was once considered an impossible achievement — breaking one of the most revered records on the athletics track — became reality when Ingebrigtsen delivered a stunning performance. He became the first athlete in history to break the 7:20 barrier for the 3000m, shattering the longest-standing world record in an individual men’s track event.
His remarkable run in Silesia this past August showcased the 23-year-old’s relentless competitive spirit and his unwavering pursuit of perfection. For Ingebrigtsen, excellence isn’t just a goal — it’s an expectation.
“Three down, seven to go! What’s next?” he wrote on Instagram, just weeks after claiming his third world record, on the heels of winning 5000m Olympic gold at Paris 2024.
Next on his calendar is the Diamond League Final in Brussels on Friday, September 13, where he will compete in the men’s 1500m. The question on everyone’s mind: Could Hicham El Guerrouj’s long-standing 1500m world record be in danger?
“Other than the conditions… fitness, pacing, splits, fitness, date of year maybe,” Ingebrigtsen joked during his pre-race press conference. He then added, “No, I think there’s always a chance of breaking records, but if there’s something we know about world records, it’s that they’re not easy to break.
“Is this the race? No, probably not, because it’s not a world record that is easily beaten, as we have seen. Statistically, it’s been impossible for many, many years. There’s always a possibility, but most likely not tomorrow.”
Whether or not Ingebrigtsen sets another world record this weekend, his drive to rewrite history continues to captivate the track and field world.
