Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen to compete in 5,000 meters at European championships

Two-time Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen confirmed on Tuesday he'll compete in the 5,000 meters at the European championships next month, marking his return from surgery on his left Achilles tendon. The 25-year-old Norwegian, who had surgery in early 2026 to clean up scar tissue on the protective sheath around the tendon, has been ramping up his training recently. The 5,000 final will be held on Day 1 of the European championships (Aug. 10-16) in Birmingham.