Jakob Ingerbrigtsen bides his time as the 5,000m field approaches
the last bend of the final - 300 metres to race. He knew he had energy to spare
and at the races' conclusion left them fighting for the minor places.
Winner takes all ($150,00).
2026 Men's 5,000 men's final, Budapest, Hungary.
World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
1. Jakob Ingebrigtsen (Norway) 12:59.24 SB (PB 12:48.45 in 2021)
2. Cole Hocker ( United States) 13:00.05 SB (2024 Olympic 1500m Gold)
3. Parker Wolfe (United States) 13:00.13 (PB 12:49.45 in 2026)
4. Biniam Mehary (Ethiopia) 13:00.24 (age 19 PB 12:45.93 in 2026)
5. Nico Young (United States) 13:00.26 (PB 12.45:27 US record in 2025)
6. Grant Fisher (United States) 13:00.34 (PB 12:46.96 in 2022)
7. Graham Blanks (United States) 13:00.40 (PB 12:47.98 one week earlier)
Earlier in the season Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the 5,000 metres at the European
Championships in Birmingham.
And celebrated his win. Both photos © Maja Hitij for European Athletics.
