5000m gold heads to NorwayIngebrigtsen denies Ethiopian medals in 5000m triumphJakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway successfully defended his 5000m world title with a commanding performance at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. - Advertisement -The 22-year-old Ingebrigtsen crossed the line in a time of 13:11:30 to retain the gold medal he won last year in Eugene. Chasing Ingebrigtsen hard over the last lap were Spaniard Mohamed Katir and Kenyan Jacob Krop. Katir produced a late surge but had to settle for silver in 13:11:44, while Krop held on for bronze in 13:12:26. Yomif finished fifth in 13:12:51, while Hagos and Berihu took sixth and eighth respectively in times of 13:12:65 and 13:12:99

Source: Ethiopian News August 28, 2023 02:46 UTC