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Jakob Ingebrigtsen Reminds the World Who Runs the Mile

February 13, 2025
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen Reminds the World Who Runs the Mile

Jakob Ingebrigtsen doesn’t miss often. When he sets his eyes on a record, history tends to follow. That was the case once again in Liévin, where the 24-year-old Norwegian did something that hadn’t been done in 70 years. He shattered two world records in a single race, proving once again that he is the defining middle-distance runner of this generation.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen wins the Men’s 1500m Diamond League Final with a time of 3:30.37 at Allianz Memorial Van Damme, the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels on 13 September 2024, photo by Diamond League AG

His 3:45.14 mile on Thursday erased Yared Nuguse’s five-day-old world record of 3:46.63. Along the way, Ingebrigtsen also lowered his own indoor 1500m world record to 3:29.63. For a man used to breaking barriers, even he admitted this one felt special. “It feels amazing,” he said after the race. “This is what happens in Liévin. I’m a very happy man.”

“Looking forward to race you. Best, Jakgoat.” was the message he put out on Instagram to Nuguse after the win. It felt cheeky, but these are the sort of rivalries that makes the sport fun.

Yared Nuguse and Jakob Ingebrigtsen, photo by Jeff Benjamin

The numbers alone tell an incredible story, but what makes this moment even more significant is what it says about the current state of middle-distance running. This was not just another world record. This was a statement of dominance in what might be the greatest generation of mile runners the sport has ever seen.

For years, middle-distance running had a clear hierarchy. Hicham El Guerrouj stood alone at the top, his records considered untouchable for decades. There were challengers, but they never lasted long. A few got close, but no one was able to redefine the event the way the Moroccan did in his prime. Now, for the first time in years, the event is experiencing a shift. The mile and 1500m are deeper than ever, packed with talent from all over the world. The depth is staggering, and the times keep getting faster.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen sets European record! photo by Diamond League Ag

Just five days before Ingebrigtsen’s record-breaking run, Nuguse had stunned the world by running 3:46.63 at the Millrose Games, taking down Yomif Kejelcha’s previous world record and sending a message to the rest of the field. That performance alone was a game-changer. Nuguse’s 1500m split of 3:29.80 was faster than Ingebrigtsen’s old indoor world record of 3:30.60, which only added fuel to the fire. Suddenly, the Norwegian, who had ruled the event for years, was no longer the undisputed best. Nuguse had taken the spotlight, and for the first time in a long time, it felt like there was a real challenge to his throne.

Yared Nuguse, 117th Millrose GamesThe Armory, New York, NY, USA, photo by Kevin R. Morris

Then came Liévin. If there were any doubts about Ingebrigtsen’s place at the top, they were erased in under four minutes. He didn’t just take the record back. He obliterated it. He became the first man in history to run sub-3:30 for 1500m indoors and then kept pushing to finish the mile in 3:45.14, nearly a second faster than Nuguse’s mark. It was a near-perfect race, executed with the kind of precision and control that has defined his career.

Beyond the records, what makes Ingebrigtsen so unique is his versatility. Unlike his rivals, he is a complete runner with incredible range across multiple distances. His 5000m strength allows him to sustain his pace without fading, while his 1500m speed gives him an above average finishing kick. Few, if any, in history have combined these two elements as effectively as he has. He holds European records in the 1500m, mile, 2000m, 3000m, and 5000m, proving that he is just as dangerous over longer distances as he is in the mile. He has run 3:43.73 for the mile outdoors, which is the third-fastest time ever. He is an Olympic champion in both the 1500m and 5000m. No one else in this current era can match his achievements across such a wide range of events.

The battle of the milers, Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Yared Nuguse, photo by Brian Eder for RunBlogRun

Nuguse is closing in. Josh Kerr, the reigning 1500m world champion, is waiting for his opportunity. Cole Hocker is the Olympic Champion over 1500 and just ran 7:23 in the 3000m, showcasing his incredible strength and closing speed in New York.

Josh Kerr pushes the pace in the Bowerman Mile, photo by Brian Eder for RunBlogRun

But for all the excitement, one fact remains clear, Ingebrigtsen still holds the edge. His range, his consistency, and his ability to show up on the biggest stages make him the man to beat. He has been on top for years, and every time someone has tried to take his spot, he has responded emphatically. His performance in Liévin was the latest reminder that he is still in control. But with Nuguse pushing him, Kerr lurking, and young talents like Hocker making a statement last summer in Paris, the battle for supremacy is only getting started.

Cole Hocker, Paris 2024 Olympic Games – Aug 06: Images of Men’s 1500 Metres Final (Photo By Dan Vernon / World Athletics)

Deji Ogeyingbo is one of Nigeria’s leading Track and Field Journalists as he has worked in various capacities as a writer, content creator, and reporter for radio and TV stations in the country and Africa. Deji has covered varying degrees of Sporting competitions within and outside Nigeria which includes, African Championships and World Junior Championships. Also, he founded one of Nigeria’s leading Sports PR and Branding company in Nikau Sports in 2020, a company that aims to change the narrative of how athletes are perceived in Nigeria while looking to grow their image to the highest possible level.

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