Kerr's Europeans absence ruining the sport - Ingebrigtsen

Jakob Ingebrigtsen, a European Championship standout, has expressed disappointment that Britain's Josh Kerr is missing the European Championships. Ingebrigtsen, who recently won gold in the 5,000m, stated that athletes who choose to skip major competitions are "ruining" the sport. The 25-year-old Norwegian, who recently returned from a 11-month injury recovery, reignited his rivalry with Kerr after Kerr broke the mile world record last month.

While acknowledging Kerr's record-breaking performance in London, Ingebrigtsen believes athletes should prioritize titles over individual performances. He emphasized that championships exist for the best athletes to compete against each other, and their absence diminishes the significance of the event. The intense rivalry between Kerr and Ingebrigtsen has been a major storyline in recent years, with both athletes vying for victory at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.