Jakob, Henrik and Filip open up on ‘aggressive’ former coachGjert Ingebrigtsen says ‘statements they make are baseless’
Jakob Ingebrigtsen, the Olympic 1500m champion, and his brothers have accused their father – and former coach – of violent and abusive behaviour in an extraordinary article that lifts the lid on their difficult relationship.
Writing in the VG newspaper in Norway, Jakob and his brothers Henrik and Filip – who are also accomplished middle-distance runners – called on the Norwegian athletics federation to help them avoid being near their father, Gjert, who coached them all to European glory before 23-year-old Jakob then became one of the greatest athletes on the planet.
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