Ingebrigtsen makes golden return as Hunt triumphs in Birmingham

Jakob Ingebrigtsen successfully defended his 5000m title at the European Championships in Birmingham on August 10, 2026, winning in a time of 13:15.29 with his trademark finishing kick. The two-time Olympic champion had not raced at all in 2026 following an Achilles injury and surgery in February, making this a significant comeback. World 10,000m champion Jimmy Gressier and Germany's Florian Bremm were among the contenders in the closing stages, while Hunt also claimed a victory at the same event.