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Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jakob Ingebrigtsen's father found guilty of hitting daughter
The father of Jakob Ingebrigtsen has been found guilty of hitting his younger sister with a wet towel but has been cleared of abusing Norway's double Olympic champion. Gjert Ingebrigtsen, 59, has been given a suspended 15-day prison sentence for whipping Ingebrigtsen's sister, Ingrid, in the face with a towel but was acquitted of all other charges after a trial in Norway. Advertisement Gjert, who coached Jakob at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics before they split, had been accused of enforcing a regime of 'physical and verbal abuse' during their upbringing. Jakob, the 5,000m Olympic champion and one of the biggest stars in track and field, told the court that he had been a victim of domestic violence and said he had been punched and kicked by his father. The court ruled there was insufficient evidence of Jakob's claims, but found Gjert of hitting Ingrid, who is now 19, in the face with a towel in 2022. Ingrid, who quit athletics and left the family home aged 15, was awarded compensation of 10,000 kroner (£745) after prosecutors had called for Gjert to be handed a two-and-a-half-year sentence. Advertisement Gjert had denied all allegations of violence and abuse but accepted that he had been demanding in his coaching and admitted to once throwing a PlayStation out of a window. Gjert's intense training methods were the subject of the popular documentary Team Ingebrigtsen, which shone a light on the family's almost cult-like obsession with sporting excellence, with the children put on strict professionalised training programmes at a young age. Gjert Ingebrigtsen (NTB) Jakob's older brothers, Henrik and Filip, are also professional athletes, and in October 2023, the trio published a joint letter in Norwegian outlet VG, spelling out the behaviour of their father. Advertisement Jakob, 24, told the court about several incidents of violence. Prosecutors alleged Gjert struck Jakob several times after he received a negative report about his behaviour from school when he was eight. He was also accused of kicking Jakob in the stomach after he had been playing in the street on a scooter. Gjert coached his three sons until 2022, helping Jakob to secure his first Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020 in the 1500m as he forged a glittering career as one of the world's leading athletes. After the split, Jakob added 5,000m success at Paris 2024 along with a large collection of other global medals.
CBC
16-06-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Father of track star Jakob Ingebrigtsen cleared of abusing 2-time Olympic champion
Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father of Norwegian track star Jakob Ingebrigtsen, was convicted Monday of one count of assault against his daughter and given a suspended prison sentence. A court in Sandnes, Norway acquitted Gjert of other charges including abusing Jakob, a multiple Olympic and world middle-distance champion. In a trial that started in March and has gripped Norway, Gjert, 59, was accused of an alleged years-long campaign of domestic abuse toward Jakob and younger sister, Ingrid. Gjert denied the charges against him. A verdict in the case was delivered in writing by Soer Rogaland District Court and Gjert was convicted of a single incident of minor assault against his daughter, his legal team confirmed to The Associated Press. He was handed a 15-day suspended sentence and ordered to pay NOK 10,000 ($1,010 US) in compensation. John Christian Elden and Heidi Reisvang, defence attorneys from Elden Law Firm, said it was the court's conclusion there "was no evidence to show that Gjert Ingebrigtsen created a continuous fear in his children." "There are no winners in this case," Reisvang, who was assisting counsel during the trial, told the AP. "He [Gjert] hopes that one day he will have contact and a relationship with his family again." Gjert became a prominent media figure in Norway in 2016 following his involvement in the TV documentary series Team Ingebrigtsen, in which he was seen coaching his three track-and-field sons, Jakob, Filip and Henrik. The series ran until 2021. By 2022 the trio had parted ways with their coach-father and the following year co-signed a column in the national newspaper, VG, accusing Gjert of physical violence and intimidation. The police opened an investigation, with court proceedings eventually brought relating to Gjert's treatment of Jakob and Ingrid. Gjert continued coaching after the split with his sons and now guides Jakob's 1500-metre Norwegian rival, Narve Gilje Nordas. The 24-year-old Jakob won Olympic gold in the 1,500 at the Tokyo Games in 2021 and the 5,000 at the Paris Games in 2024. He was world champion at the 5,000 in 2022 and '23. He listed his achievements on the track in a post on Instagram — published soon after the verdict in the trial was announced — in which he said the goal he most cares about is that his daughter, Filippa, "will love and respect me for her upbringing."
Fox Sports
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Jakob Ingebrigtsen's father convicted of 1 count of minor assault, acquitted of other abuse charges
Associated Press SANDNES, Norway (AP) — Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father of Norwegian track star Jakob Ingebrigtsen, was convicted Monday of one count of assault against his daughter and given a suspended prison sentence. A court acquitted Gjert of other charges including abusing Jakob, a multiple Olympic and world middle-distance champion. In a trial that started in March and has gripped Norway, Gjert, 59, was accused of an alleged years-long campaign of domestic abuse toward Jakob and younger sister, Ingrid. Gjert denied the charges against him. A verdict in the case was delivered in writing by Soer Rogaland District Court and Gjert was convicted of a single incident of minor assault against his daughter, his legal team confirmed to The Associated Press. He was handed a 15-day suspended sentence and ordered to pay NOK 10,000 ($1,010) in compensation. John Christian Elden and Heidi Reisvang, defense attorneys from Elden Law Firm, said it was the court's conclusion that there 'was no evidence to show that Gjert Ingebrigtsen created a continuous fear in his children.' 'There are no winners in this case,' Reisvang, who was assisting counsel during the trial, told the AP. 'He (Gjert) hopes that one day he will have contact and a relationship with his family again.' Gjert became a prominent media figure in Norway in 2016 following his involvement in the TV documentary series Team Ingebrigtsen, in which he was seen coaching his three track-and-field sons, Jakob, Filip and Henrik. The series ran until 2021. By 2022 the trio had parted ways with their coach-father and the following year co-signed a column in the national newspaper, VG, accusing Gjert of physical violence and intimidation. The police opened an investigation, with court proceedings eventually brought relating to Gjert's treatment of Jakob and Ingrid. Gjert continued coaching after the split with his sons and now guides Jakob's 1500-meter Norwegian rival, Narve Gilje Nordas. The 24-year-old Jakob won Olympic gold in the 1,500 meters at the Tokyo Games in 2021 and the 5,000 at the Paris Games in 2024. He was world champion at the 5,000 in 2022 and '23. He listed his achievements on the track in a post on Instagram — published soon after the verdict in the trial was announced — in which he said the goal he most cares about is that his daughter, Filippa, 'will love and respect me for her upbringing.' ___ AP sports: recommended in this topic
CNN
16-06-2025
- Sport
- CNN
Jakob Ingebrigtsen's father convicted of assaulting daughter and acquitted of other abuse charges
Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father of Norwegian track star Jakob Ingebrigtsen, was convicted Monday of assaulting his daughter and handed a suspended prison sentence. A court acquitted Gjert of other charges including abusing Jakob, a multiple Olympic and world middle-distance champion. In a trial that started in March and has gripped Norway, Gjert, 59, was accused of an alleged years-long campaign of domestic abuse toward Jakob and younger sister, Ingrid. A verdict in the case was delivered in writing by Soer Rogaland District Court and Gjert was convicted of a single incident of assault against his daughter, his legal team confirmed to The Associated Press. He was given a 15-day suspended sentence and ordered to pay NOK 10,000 ($1,010) in compensation. John Christian Elden and Heidi Reisvang, defense attorneys from Elden Law Firm, said it was the court's conclusion that there 'was no evidence to show that Gjert Ingebrigtsen created a continuous fear in his children.' 'There are no winners in this case,' Reisvang, who was assisting counsel during the trial, told the AP. 'He (Gjert) hopes that one day he will have contact and a relationship with his family again.' Gjert became a prominent media figure in Norway in 2016 following his involvement in the TV documentary series Team Ingebrigtsen, in which he was seen coaching his three track-and-field sons, Jakob, Filip and Henrik. The series ran until 2021. By 2022 the trio had parted ways with their coach-father and the following year co-signed a column in the national newspaper, VG, accusing Gjert of physical violence and intimidation. The police opened an investigation, with court proceedings eventually brought relating to Gjert's treatment of Jakob and Ingrid. Gjert continued coaching after the split with his sons and now guides Jakob's 1500 meter Norwegian rival Narve Gilje Nordås.
Sky News
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Sky News
Jakob Ingebrigtsen: Olympic gold medallist's father Gjert Ingebrigtsen cleared of abusing Norwegian star after trial
An athletics coach has been cleared of abusing his Olympic gold medallist son Jakob Ingebrigtsen - in a high-profile trial that gripped Norway. Gjert Ingebrigtsen was found guilty of one count of minor assault against his daughter Ingrid, 19, and will avoid prison after receiving a 15-day suspended sentence. He was ordered to pay about £730 in compensation after being convicted of hitting her with a wet towel. During the trial, 24-year-old Jakob Ingebrigtsen - who won gold in the 5,000m at the Paris Games and 1,500m in Tokyo - had claimed his childhood was marred by fear and manipulation. Prosecutors had been seeking a two-and-a-half-year jail term for the 59-year-old defendant, who was accused of an alleged years-long campaign of domestic abuse toward Jakob and his younger sister. Gjert Ingebrigtsen had pleaded not guilty - telling the court he had been an overly protective father who was trying to help his ambitious children. His lawyers said the ruling meant there "was no evidence to show he created a continuous fear in his children". Heidi Reisvang added: "There are no winners in this case. He hopes that one day he will have contact and a relationship with his family again." The family gained prominence in Norwegian media through the TV documentary series Team Ingebrigtsen, which ran from 2016 to 2021. It showed the father coaching his three sons Jakob, Filip and Henrik, who were all involved in track-and-field events. But in 2022, the trio had parted ways and the following year they co-signed a newspaper column that accused him of physical violence and intimidation, which led to a police investigation. A spokesperson said Ingebrigtsen was "relieved" by the ruling, but it is unclear whether the prosecution plans to appeal. Meanwhile, a lawyer representing Jakob and Ingrid said they were pleased that the court had believed some elements of the case. The trial, which lasted almost two months, heard from a long list of witnesses - including family members, sporting officials and other athletes.
