Editor’s comments: The truth is that Jakob Ingebrigtsen is a superstar all over the world, not just in Norway and Europe. I remember a few years ago, Jacob was in the stands at the Bowerman Mile and there was a group of several hundred high schoolers who really wanted to meet Jacob. His podcasts are very successful, his sponsors love him, and when Jakob competes, Norwegian television sets viewing records.
Jakob decided to leave the SPAR European crossover, which is a big deal because Jakob was a big draw, this was the work of European writer Steve Mills; European athletics!
Jakob Ingebrigtsen has decided to miss the 2025 SPAR European Championships in Lagoa, Portugal on December 14, by Steve Mills for Athletics Europe.
Ingebrigtsen, who won his third senior title in Antalya last year, started for Norway in Lagoa on November 25, but the 25-year-old opted to skip the championships to prioritize the 2026 season.
“Jakob has been training very well at altitude in recent weeks and has decided to skip the European Championships to fully focus on the 2026 season. We support the decision and look forward to the upcoming season,” said Erlend Slovik, Sports Director of the Norwegian Athletics Association. NRK:.
Read the full piece from Stephen Mills in European Athletics. https://www.european-athletics.com/home/news/ingebrigtsen-withdraws-from-2025-spar-european-cross-country-championships
