Jakob Ingebrigtsen Expresses Disappointment Over Josh Kerr's Absence from European Championships

Jakob Ingebrigtsen has expressed significant disappointment over the absence of Britain's Josh Kerr at the European Championships, stating that athletes who opt out of major events are detrimental to the sport.

Ingebrigtsen recently claimed a gold medal in the 5,000m event, marking his return from an 11-month injury hiatus. He highlighted the ongoing rivalry with Kerr, who recently set a mile world record and won Commonwealth gold, but did not include the European Championships in his plans.

Ingebrigtsen acknowledged Kerr's impressive achievements but emphasized that championships should feature the best athletes, arguing that choosing not to participate undermines the sport. He noted that both record times and titles hold significance, but stressed the importance of competing in major events.