It was at the beginning of February that it became clear that Gjert Ingebrigtsen would no longer train the running brothers Henrik, Filip and Jakob. Since then, the brothers have been relatively tight-lipped about why they parted ways. In an interview with the major newspaper New York Times before the World Cup, Jakob and Henrik Ingebrigtsen lighten the veil a bit. – Our father is very anxious, and it affects everyone around him. And it quickly develops into anger towards competitions because he becomes anxious and nervous, and then he becomes very irritated and angry due to rags, said Jakob Ingebrigtsen in a longer interview with the American major newspaper New York Times. Gjert Ingebrigtsen called the claim “just nonsense” in Dagbladet. He claimed it had never taken place. FATHER: Gjert Ingebrigtsen. Photo: Fredrik Hagen / NTB Jakob Ingebrigtsen tells news that he has not read the article, but has been presented with his father’s claims and answers as follows: – I do not think much about that, says Jakob Ingebrigtsen to news. Gjert rejects the claim Big brother Henrik Ingebrigtsen, who has now taken on the administrative tasks in the team after his father’s exit, gave an example from Stockholm a few years ago. Jacob had been given a pack to eat too much. Then he answered by supplying himself once more. – We did not hear from him in 10 hours. It did not affect us, but it is not ideal to have that kind of drama around him on race day. That is one of the reasons why we wanted to separate the father-coach relationship, said Henrik. Jakob Ingebrigtsen briefly answers “no” to the question of whether he was silenced. When news informs him that it is in the case, he answers: – Yes, it is probably Henrik who has commented. Gjert Ingebrigtsen is currently responsible for World Cup-ready Narve Gilje Nordås (5000 meters) and Per Svela, but is not in Eugene in Oregon. Henrik Ingebrigtsen has not responded to news’s inquiry. PS! Jakob Ingebrigtsen opens 1500 meters with a trial heat on Sunday 03.30, before the semifinals on Monday 04.00 and the final on Wednesday 04.30. He will also start in the 5000 meters on Friday 22 July from 03.10. The final will take place on Sunday 24 July at 03.25.
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