Filip Ingebrigtsen facts for kids
Ingebrigtsen in 2014
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| Nationality | Norwegian | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 20 April 1993 Sandnes, Norway |
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| Height | 1.89 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 75 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Track and field | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 1500 metres, mile | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 1500 m: 3:30.01 Mile: 3:49.60 5000 m: 13:11.75 |
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Filip Mangen Ingebrigtsen (born 20 April 1993) is a talented Norwegian runner. He specializes in middle-distance races like the 1500 metres and the mile run. Filip has won big titles, including a gold medal at the European Championships in 2016. He also earned a bronze medal at the World Championships in 2017.
Filip comes from a family of runners in Sandnes, Norway. His older brother Henrik and younger brother Jakob are also famous middle-distance runners. Their dad, Gjert Ingebrigtsen, coached them for many years.
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Filip's Running Journey
Early Races: 2011-2015
Filip started showing his talent early on. In 2011, he finished fifth in the 800 meters at the Norwegian Championship. He also won a gold medal with his team in the junior relay race. He earned silver in a short cross-country race that year too.
In 2012, Filip won gold in the 1500 meters at the junior Norwegian Championship. He also placed third in the 800 meters at the main Norwegian Athletics Championships. The next year, 2013, he won the 1500 meters at the Norwegian Championship. He also helped his team win gold in a relay race.
In 2014, Filip competed at the European Championships but did not reach the final. He still won two medals at the Norwegian Championship that year. In 2015, he earned a silver medal in the 1500 meters at the European Athletics Championships.
Becoming a European Champion: 2016
The year 2016 was a big one for Filip. He won the gold medal in the 1500 metres at the 2016 European Athletics Championships. His older brother Henrik also won a bronze medal in the same race. This was a special moment for the Ingebrigtsen family.
After his European win, Filip ran even faster. He set a new personal best in the 1500 meters at a Diamond League event. Later that year, he represented Norway at the Rio Olympics. However, he was disqualified during his 1500 meters race.
World Championship Medal: 2017
In 2017, Filip continued his success on the world stage. He won a bronze medal in the 1500 metres at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics in London. This showed he was one of the best runners in the world.
Setting Records: 2018
Filip set a new Norwegian record in the 1500 metres in 2018. He ran an amazing time of 3:30.01 at a Diamond League event in Monaco. This was the fastest time in Europe that year.
Later in 2018, Filip faced a challenge at the European Championship in Berlin. He fell during his semi-final race and broke a rib. Even with the injury, he managed to finish the race and qualify for the final. His injury affected his performance in the final. He also had to miss the 5000 meters final. His younger brother Jakob won gold in both races, and Henrik won silver in the 5000 meters.
Ups and Downs: 2019
The 2019 season had some challenging moments for Filip. At the European Indoor Championships, he was disqualified from his 1500 meters race. This happened because he ran off the track. His brother Jakob called it "the stupidest thing I'll see all year."
A few months later, at the World Athletics Championships, Filip was involved in an incident. He appeared to push another runner, but he was not disqualified. He was able to move on to the semi-finals.
New Personal Bests: 2020
Filip had a strong year in 2020, setting many new personal bests. He ran a new Norwegian indoor mile record at the Millrose Games. He also set his fastest times in the 1500 meters and 800 meters.
During the outdoor season, he set a national record in the 1000 meters. He also ran a fast 2000 meters race, just behind his brothers. A few weeks later, he set another personal best in the 800 meters. In August, he ran a season-best time in the 1500 meters at the Monaco Diamond League.
Olympic Challenges: 2021
Filip faced difficulties leading up to the 2020 Summer Olympics (held in 2021). He struggled with his training. He did not qualify for the 1500 meters final at the Olympics.
Life Outside the Track
Filip is part of the famous Ingebrigtsen running family. In October 2023, Filip, Jakob, and Henrik shared a statement about their relationship with their father and former coach, Gjert. They mentioned that he stopped coaching them in 2022.
The Ingebrigtsen brothers have been featured in several TV shows. These include Team Ingebrigtsen (from 2016 to 2021) and Ingebrigtsen: Born to Run (released in 2024).
In July 2024, Filip, Jakob, and Henrik released a pop song. It was called Ingen gjør det bedre (Nobody Does It Better). They released it under the name The IngebritZ. They hoped it would get Norwegians excited for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
In June 2025, the Ingebrigtsen brothers helped launch the Spring Run Club. This club is for anyone interested in learning more about running. They want to share their knowledge and help more people enjoy running.
International Races
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing  Norway |
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| 2011 | European Junior Championships | Tallinn, Estonia | 25th (h) | 800 m | 1:54.20 |
| 2012 | World Junior Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 29th (h) | 800 m | 1:50.74 |
| 10th | 1500 m | 3:46.54 | |||
| 2013 | European U23 Championships | Tampere, Finland | 7th (h) | 800 m | 1:48.57 |
| 6th | 1500 m | 3:45.48 | |||
| 2014 | European Championships | Zürich, Switzerland | 17th (h) | 1500 m | 3:41.06 |
| 2015 | European Indoor Championships | Prague, Czech Republic | 24th (h) | 1500 m | 3:50.15 |
| 2016 | European Championships | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1st | 1500 m | 3:46.65 |
| Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | – | 1500 m | DQ | |
| 2017 | European Indoor Championships | Belgrade, Serbia | 17th (h) | 1500 m | 3:51.25 |
| World Championships | London, Great Britain | 3rd | 1500 m | 3:34.53 | |
| 2018 | European Championships | Berlin, Germany | 12th | 1500 m | 3:41.66 |
| European Cross Country Championships | Tilburg, Netherlands | 1st | Senior men | 28:49 | |
| 2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | 14th (sf) | 1500 m | 3:37.00 |
| 3rd (h) | 5000 m | 13:20.521 | |||
| 2021 | European Indoor Championships | Toruń, Poland | 20th (h) | 1500 m | 3:41.52 |
| Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | 21st (h) | 1500 m | 3:38.02 | |
| 2025 | European Indoor Championships | Apeldoorn, Netherlands | 7th (h) | 3000 m | 7:51.76 |
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See also
In Spanish: Filip Ingebrigtsen para niños
