Athlete Absences Stir Tensions at European Championships | Sports-Games
Jakob Ingebrigtsen said Kerr’s decision to skip the meet for workload reasons is hurting championships, as the Norwegian defended his European title.
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Athlete Absences Stir Tensions at European Championships | Sports-Games
Jakob Ingebrigtsen criticizes Josh Kerr for skipping the European Championships, suggesting it harms the sport. Kerr, who broke the mile world record, chose to manage his workload by not competing. The rivalry between the two athletes intensifies as Ingebrigtsen questions competitors' commitment to major events.
Mid-streckler Josh Kerr would have been a medal candidate at the EM. But the big event was not in his season plan. This leads to incomprehension among a rival.
Scotsman Josh Kerr was clear that the European Athletics Championships were not part of the season plan. Wrong, says rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen. – It ruins the sport when the best are not there, says the Norwegian according to the BBC.
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