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Ingebrigtsen claims Kerr ‘ruining’ athletics by missing Europeans after breaking mile record

Josh Kerr broke longstanding world mile record in July

Ingebrigtsen claims Kerr ‘ruining’ athletics by missing Europeans after breaking mile record

TL;DR

  • Jakob Ingebrigtsen believes Josh Kerr's absence from the European Championships is detrimental to athletics.
  • Ingebrigtsen stated that athletes have a responsibility to participate in championships.
  • He contrasted this with Kerr's approach, implying Kerr prioritizes setting records over competing in major events.
  • The article notes a history of public disagreements between Ingebrigtsen and Kerr.
  • Kerr broke the world mile record in July before opting out of the European Championships due to injury concerns.