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Jakob Ingebrigtsen Withdraws From 1500m Final At World Ultimate Championships

Jakob Ingebrigtsen Withdraws From 1500m Final At World Ultimate Championships

Jakob Ingebrigtsen has withdrawn from Sunday’s 1500m final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest.

Sep 12, 2026 by Dan Hall
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen has withdrawn from Sunday’s 1500m final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, ending hopes of a highly anticipated rematch with Josh Kerr.

“Unfortunately, I'm not in a position where I'm able to go back to back races,” Ingebrigtsen said.

The decision comes after a challenging two years that included Achilles surgery. Ingebrigtsen has returned to championship form this season, winning the European 5000m title before adding 5000m gold at World Ultimates.

But the Norwegian said he is not yet ready to race back-to-back finals at the highest level.The withdrawal means his next potential meeting with Kerr will have to wait until 2027.

World Athletics Ultimate Championships Schedule

Saturday, September 12

  • 12:08 PM ET - Women’s 400m Final
  • 12:13 PM ET - Women’s Javelin Throw Final
  • 12:18 PM ET - Men’s 400m Final
  • 12:26 PM ET - Men’s 800m Semifinal
  • 12:43 PM ET - Women’s Pole Vault Final
  • 12:46 PM ET - Women’s 400m Hurdles Semifinal
  • 1:04 PM ET - Women’s 100m Semifinal
  • 1:21 PM ET - Men’s 100m Semifinal
  • 1:36 PM ET - Women’s 1500m Final
  • 1:44 PM ET - Men’s Long Jump Final
  • 1:57 PM ET - Men’s 400m Hurdles Semifinal
  • 2:18 PM ET - Women’s 800m Final
  • 2:38 PM ET - Women’s 100m Final
  • 2:49 PM ET - Men’s 100m Final

Sunday, September 13

  • 12:08 PM ET - Women’s 400m Hurdles Final
  • 12:13 PM ET - Men’s Javelin Throw Final
  • 12:18 PM ET - Men’s 200m Semifinal
  • 12:36 PM ET - Men’s 400m Hurdles Final
  • 12:44 PM ET - Women’s 200m Semifinal
  • 1:04 PM ET - Men’s High Jump Final
  • 1:10 PM ET - Women’s 5000m Final
  • 1:34 PM ET - Women’s Triple Jump Final
  • 1:41 PM ET - Men’s 800m Final
  • 1:53 PM ET - Mixed 4x400m Relay Final
  • 2:12 PM ET - Men’s 1500m Final
  • 2:38 PM ET - Men’s 200m Final
  • 2:49 PM ET - Women’s 200m Final

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