Josh Kerr vs Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Josh Kerr vs Jakob Ingebrigtsen: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen?
Kerr and Ingebrigtsen have developed a fierce rivalry, often competing for top honors in major championships. Their races have become highlights of the athletics calendar, with Kerr defeating Ingebrigtsen at the 2023 World Championships.
Josh Kerr
Key numbers
- World Championships1 Gold (2023), 1 Silver (2023)
- Olympic Games1 Gold (2024), 1 Bronze (2020)
- World Indoor Championships2 Gold (2024, 2026)
- European Championships1 Gold (2015)
Top honours
- World ChampionshipsGold medal in 1500 metres (2023)
- Olympic GamesSilver medal in 1500 metres (2024), Bronze medal in 1500 metres (2020)
- World Indoor ChampionshipsGold medal in 3000 metres (2024, 2026)
- European Junior ChampionshipsGold medal in 1500 metres (2015)
- Scottish Sportsperson of the YearNamed by Sportscotland (2023)
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Key numbers
- Olympic Medals2
- World Championships Medals4
- European Championships Medals6
- Diamond League Titles4
- Total Career Medals33
Top honours
- Olympic Games2 gold medals (2020 Tokyo, 2024 Paris)
- World Championships2 gold medals, 2 silver medals (2022, 2023)
- World Indoor Championships2 gold medals, 1 silver medal
- Diamond League4 titles
- European Championships6 gold medals