– The chances of him going for a bang are almost zero, as I have seen him in recent weeks and in the trial. They must run “really” fast if he is to go with a bang, states Henrik Ingebrigtsen. For Jakob Ingebrigtsen, he made it to the final in the 5000 meters easily, and his older brother, who joins Eugene as the closest supporter to the running star, thinks it will look even better on Monday night Norwegian time. But in the intense hunt for a WC gold, there is also a risk, believes Henrik Ingebrigtsen – He will do everything he can to take gold. That’s where he could potentially burn himself. If he secures the bronze, he will probably take the bronze. If he secures silver, he takes silver. But you have to risk everything to take gold. I think Jakob is willing to do that. SHOWA: Jakob Ingebrigtsen had regained his spirits in the run-up to the 5000-meter time trial. Photo: Stian Lysberg Solum / NTB Only the best is good enough Jakob Ingebrigtsen himself gave a short answer when news asked him about his final chances after the attempt: – I have to do what I can, and if it is anything other than the best, then it is not good enough. Before the start of the WC, the golden hope said that he actually feels better at 5,000 than 1,500 metres, because there is less chance. Henrik Ingebrigtsen actually fears no one in the extremely strong final field. TEAM: Henrik and Jakob Ingebrigtsen before the 5000 meter attempt. Photo: Stian Lysberg Solum / NTB – It will be crazy exciting and I wonder what kind of tactics they will have to take Jakob, because there (at 5000 metres) he will only have to react to what they do, he points out. news commentator Jann Post also does not think that the Norwegian will be distanced. – The only chance the others have there is if they cooperate and drive really hard from the start, and don’t take a break along the way, as is often the case. Then they can take advantage of the fact that he has had a long championship, Post believes. – But no one believes it will happen, he adds. – Mental stress The 21-year-old already has four races under his belt, but according to his older brother, that is not where the challenge may lie. – The worst thing about running as many races as Jakob does is every time you go through the rhythm of trials, semis and finals. Every time you start the warm-up, it’s a mental strain. But that’s how it is in the championship, and it’s the same for everyone. CLOSE FOLLOW-UP: Henrik Ingebrigtsen was quick to say positive things after the WC silver in the 1500 metres. Photo: Stian Lysberg Solum / NTB – Is there anyone with better physical conditions? – It is difficult to say. But I know that Jakob is fit, and I can’t say that about the others, answers Henrik Ingebrigtsen with a smile. Post also comes with a piece of advice. – He is one of those who can finish the fastest on a final lap, and it is often about having the most energy left then. There are a couple of men with more experience at long distance than Jakob, so it is important to position yourself correctly and not go too early. That’s exactly what happened in Doha three years ago, when Ingebrigtsen boasted with one more round to go and finished fifth. – I think he learned a lot from that and that he knows exactly what to do now. Joshua Cheptegei or Selemon Barega may be stronger, but then it’s just like that in that case. I think this will be one of the most exciting races with a Norwegian runner involved in this WC, with a very intense final round, predicts Jann Post. Watch the final 5000 meters from the WC on NRK1 night to Monday at 03.05
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