In a stunning turn of events, Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen has been eliminated in the first round of the men's 1500m at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships. The race marked the Norwegian's season opener after a prolonged absence due to an Achilles injury.
Ingebrigtsen finished a disappointing eighth in his heat, a performance well short of what was needed to advance to the semifinal. The heat was won by his rival, Great Britain's Jake Wightman, who comfortably secured his place in the next round.
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The early exit is a major shock in the athletics world, particularly given Ingebrigtsen's dominance in recent years. His absence from the rest of the 1500m event is a major blow to the competition, although the Norwegian is still expected to compete in the 5000m race, a title he will be defending.
