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Jakob Ingebrigtsen: Olympic gold medallist’s father Gjert Ingebrigtsen cleared of abusing Norwegian star after trial

By Editorial Board Published June 16, 2025 3 Min Read
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen: Olympic gold medallist’s father Gjert Ingebrigtsen cleared of abusing Norwegian star after trial

An athletics coach has been cleared of abusing his Olympic gold medallist son Jakob Ingebrigtsen – in a high-profile trial that gripped Norway.

Gjert Ingebrigtsen, 59, was discovered responsible of 1 rely of minor assault in opposition to his daughter Ingrid, 19, and can keep away from jail after receiving a 15-day suspended sentence.

He was ordered to pay about £730 in compensation after being convicted of hitting her with a moist towel.

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Gjert Ingebrigtsen denied the fees. Pic: AP

In the course of the trial, 24-year-old Jakob Ingebrigtsen – who gained gold within the 5,000m on the Paris Video games and 1,500m in Tokyo – had claimed his childhood was marred by worry and manipulation.

Prosecutors had been in search of a two-and-a-half-year jail time period for the defendant, who was accused of an alleged years-long marketing campaign of home abuse in the direction of Jakob and his youthful sister.

Gjert Ingebrigtsen had pleaded not responsible, telling the courtroom he had been a very protecting father who was attempting to assist his formidable kids.

His legal professionals stated the ruling meant there “was no evidence to show he created a continuous fear in his children”.

One member of his authorized staff Heidi Reisvang added: “There are no winners in this case. He hopes that one day he will have contact and a relationship with his family again.”

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The household gained prominence in Norwegian media by the TV documentary sequence Staff Ingebrigtsen, which ran from 2016 to 2021.

It confirmed the daddy teaching his three sons Jakob, Filip and Henrik, who have been all concerned in track-and-field occasions.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen had accused his father of being violent towards him. Pic: Reuters

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen. Pic: Reuters

A spokesperson stated Ingebrigtsen was “relieved” by the ruling, however it’s unclear whether or not the prosecution plans to enchantment.

In the meantime, a lawyer representing Jakob and Ingrid stated they have been happy that the courtroom had believed some components of the case.

The trial, which lasted nearly two months, heard from a protracted checklist of witnesses – together with members of the family, sporting officers and different athletes.

Ingebrigtsen now coaches Narve Gilje Nordas, Jakob’s rival within the 1,500m.

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