Kerr's Europeans absence ruining the sport - Ingebrigtsen

Jakob Ingebrigtsen expressed his disappointment that his Britain competitor, Josh Kerr, will not be participating in the European Championships. Ingebrigtsen, who recently won a gold medal in the 5,000m race, believes that athletes who choose to skip major competitions are damaging the sport. Prior to his recent victory, Kerr broke the world record in the mile distance and won a Commonwealth gold.

Ingebrigtsen praised Kerr's performance but emphasized that it should not be prioritized over winning titles. He stated that the purpose of championships is to have the best athletes compete against each other. Ingebrigtsen's rivalry with Kerr has been a major talking point in the sport, with both athletes claiming to be the better competitor.

Despite their heated words, they have not been able to secure titles from each other. Ingebrigtsen's return to the top following a long injury struggle has only strengthened his belief that Kerr's absence from the championship is detrimental to the sport.