– We think he is fantastic for the sport. He has an electric personality that takes the level of 1500 meters to incredible heights and we saw a fantastic race in the English mile, says Chris Chavez to news. The American is among the journalists at the head of Citius MAG, which has become a leader in athletics coverage in the USA in a short time. He has allowed himself to be greatly entertained by Jakob Ingebrigtsen. – The best moments from the press conferences and the zone have come from Jakob, so I think he is a champion off and on the track, says Chavez, who believes that arrogance and self-confidence are often confused when it comes to successful runners. JOURNALIST: Chris Chavez in Citius MAG. Photo: Fredrik Tombra / news Arrogant or confident? It can be stated that Jakob Ingebrigtsen is after a season with WC gold, WC silver, world record in two English miles and 2000 metres, as well as a dizzying double victory in the Diamond League final in Eugene. – I think all the athletes at the highest level have to be a bit … not arrogant, but self-confident. I think people confuse the two things. Jakob is very confident and he follows through on it. There are many who can do it, but do not follow through in the same way. Because there is no doubt that Ingebrigtsen’s fresh comments and honest interviews have caused a bit of a furor and are dividing the Americans. He was accused of being disrespectful when he called recent world champion Josh Kerr “the next guy”. And most recently at the press conference before the Diamond League final, he garnered laughter for the way he confidently handed out advice to Yared Nuguse: “Just stay close to me and we’ll get you under 3.46”. – I think he is either seen as self-confident or as arrogant. It depends a bit on who you are. I think everyone respects him, but whether you like him or not depends a bit, says Jonathan Gault in LetsRun.com. “Unique talent” But Nuguse’s advice worked. The American barely budged an inch before the race. There they ran to European and North American distance records in the fastest English mile in 24 years. JOURNALIST: Jonathan Gault in LetsRun.com Photo: Fredrik Tombra / news – He talks big, but he follows through. They both ran in 3.43, so he got it right, smiles Gault. – What separates him from the rest? – It is very rare that a European-born athlete dominates distance running in that way. It hasn’t happened in a while, especially at 5000 meters. His training, his times. In most races he has been far ahead of the rest. He is not unbeatable, we saw that in Budapest, but he is a unique talent. Wedding-ready Ingebrigtsen is as usual quick in his lines when news asks what he thinks about all the opinions surrounding his demeanor. – It’s a lie. There will always be someone who doesn’t think it’s fun to win. It’s a bit of fun messing with them, grins Ingebrigtsen. POPULAR INTERVIEW SUBJECT: Jakob Ingebrigtsen after his victory in the 3000 metres. Photo: Fredrik Tombra / news
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