Jakob Ingebrigtsen is BACK. After nearly a full year away from the track, the two-time Olympic champion has confirmed his return at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, running August tenth through the sixteenth at Alexander Stadium. This will be his first race since Achilles surgery in February, and it marks his 2026 season debut. In this video, we break down why Jakob picked the five thousand meters over his famous 1500m/5000m double, how his defending champion status lets him skip the qualifying rounds, and why the timing of this comeback is so risky and so bold.
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