Kerr's Europeans absence ruining the sport - Ingebrigtsen
Jakob Ingebrigtsen says he is "very" disappointed by British rival Josh Kerr's decision to miss the European Championships in Birmingham.
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"Very - and I think a lot of people should be, because that is what championships are all about."
— Jakob Ingebrigtsen , Athlete
"Of course I am going to go for times, but I don't think you have to do one or the other."
— Jakob Ingebrigtsen , Athlete
"I could never see myself in that position."
— Jakob Ingebrigtsen , Athlete
"I think both are as big, but it is not like we only have one race in our legs."
— Jakob Ingebrigtsen , Athlete
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen says he is "very" disappointed by British rival Josh Kerr's decision to miss the European Championships in Birmingham.
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