Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigsten strikes again at Silesia Diamond League
Ingebrigtsen beat his European 1,500m record in 3:27:14, a new world leading time
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James Rhodes
Norwegian distance phenom Jakob Ingebrigtsen did not disappoint at the European 1,500m record at Silesia Diamond League on Sunday, attacking the finish line to break his own European record in 3:27:14. While he seemed to fall behind pacers initially, Ingebrigsten was resurrected for the bell lap, storming ahead of second-place, Kenyan runner Abel Kipsang, who clocked 3:29:11.
Ingebrigtsen has been chasing the world record of 3:26:00, set in 1998 by retired Moroccan runner Hicham El Guerrouj. He first edged under 3:28 at Oslo Diamond League last month, running without a pacer after 800m to help him stay on track. On Sunday, Ingebrigtsen had his friend and competitor Stewart McSweyn of Australia take him through 1,200 metres. He is now the fourth fastest man in history over 1,500m, only topped by world-record-holder Hicham El Guerrouj (3:26.00), Bernard Lagat and Asbel Kiprop (both Kenyans).
A 🇪🇺 record!
Jakob Ingebrigtsen continues to close in on the world record as he bulldozes his way to 3:27.14 in the 1500m here at #SilesiaDL 🇵🇱.#DiamondLeague
📸 @macroprophoto pic.twitter.com/nD4eD0481H— Wanda Diamond League (@Diamond_League) July 16, 2023
Ingebrigtsen’s time is the fastest in the world this year by nearly two seconds. With British competitor Jake Wightman not racing at the 2023 World Championships next month due to injury, Ingebrigsten will be a sure favourite to take home gold.
While Ingebrigtsen was in a league of his own on Sunday, the rest of the runners in the 1,500 metre had some speedy competition, with the first nine finishers setting PBs. 17-year-old Cameron Myers finished 11th in the men’s 1,500m to set a new U18 and U20 Australian record. The young runner, dubbed by fans as the next Jakob Ingebrigtsen, now has the second-fastest 1,500m time by a 17-year-old in history–behind none other than Ingebrigtsen himself. (In 2018, a 17-year-old Ingebrigtsen ran 3:31.18 at the 2018 Monaco Diamond League.)
Magnificent Myers does it again… 🙌🇦🇺🔥
Cameron Myers continues to thrill distance fans and breaks the Australian U18 & U20 1500m record… AGAIN! This time the 17-year-old sensation does it in a #Budapest2023 & #Paris2024 qualifying time of 3:33.26. 🤯🤯#ThisIsAthletics pic.twitter.com/uEbHZ3ySaf
— Athletics Australia (@AthsAust) July 16, 2023
Canada’s Charles Philibert-Thiboutot settled in the back of the pack in the early stages of the race, and held on to his position, to be rewarded with a stellar time of 3:33:29. He is the only Canadian runner to dip under the 3:35 mark so far this season, and this was his first Diamond League event this summer.
The meet had no shortage of excitement, with U.S. sprint star Sha’Carri Richardson storming to 10.76 in the women’s 100-metre event. She edged past world lead, Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson, in another fiery performance this season.Â
SHE’S NOT BACK. SHE’S BETTER.
Sha'Carri Richardson beats Shericka Jackson in the Silesia Diamond League 100m 10.76 to 10.78 (+0.2)
Wow.pic.twitter.com/FlIGwHcNMS
— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) July 16, 2023
In an eagerly anticipated men’s 100m, South Africa’s Akani Simbine ran 9:97 to upset world champion Fred Kerley, who followed in 9.98. Cameroon’s Austin Pjaj rounded out the podium in 9.98 followed by U.S. champ Cravont Charleston in 9.99, setting the tone for an exciting upcoming world championship in August.
For full Silesia Diamond League results, head here.
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