Update: the Norwegian press has updated their article and it now says he said “you can beat my countryman” vs “beat my countryman”https://www.vg.no/sport/friidr...
Jakob is really in his head. Whether or not he deep down wants Jakob to come in dead last, it's kind of weird that this is top of mind for him and something he blurts out during the rounds.
"Beat my countryman", were the words Narve Gilje Nordås sent towards Josh Kerr in the interview zone right after the two were in action in the same heat.
riiiiight. have you ever even seen the guy in person let alone spent time with him or around him? think about that.
Why do you need to be around him to know hes a dbag?
Has he said or done a single thing that endears you to him?
Hes a smug arrogant pr!ck. Granted hes a brilliant runner, but hes def an egotistical you know what too.
Actually it does make a massive difference. He stays often for up to 2 hours signing autographs after races in Norway. He also supports his local community and athletics club as well. My son and I ran into him and his wife at a bakery in Oslo this last fall. Of course, my son needed an autograph despite my better judgement. He spent at least 10 minutes talking to my son, asking him about his running, what my son likes about running, and basically encouraging him altogether. His wife then snapped a picture of him with my son. Though I can’t speak for “uninformed” he certainly has done something that endears me. How he is portrayed by the Norwegian media (and here) is completely different than his actual demeanor. What seems as an ego or being smug is likely just supreme confidence. I think his jabs at Kerr are nothing more than calculated tactics. I would withhold judgement from a man until you actually interact
Have you considered the possibility that Jakob and Narve had an interaction in the warm up area, waiting zone, or athlete shuttle prior to the heats? Maybe Jakob said something to him before they ran. Wouldn’t surprise me.
It sure shows how likeable Jakob is when another Norwegian wants him to lose.
does anybody take this douche bag and that other douchbad (khamis) seriously? its getting difficult at this point tell whether they are trolling or not, either way truly pathetic human beings
It sure shows how likeable Jakob is when another Norwegian wants him to lose.
does anybody take this douche bag and that other douchbad (khamis) seriously? its getting difficult at this point tell whether they are trolling or not, either way truly pathetic human beings
The temperate and measured response of a typical Jakob fan.
Why do you need to be around him to know hes a dbag?
Has he said or done a single thing that endears you to him?
Hes a smug arrogant pr!ck. Granted hes a brilliant runner, but hes def an egotistical you know what too.
Actually it does make a massive difference. He stays often for up to 2 hours signing autographs after races in Norway. He also supports his local community and athletics club as well. My son and I ran into him and his wife at a bakery in Oslo this last fall. Of course, my son needed an autograph despite my better judgement. He spent at least 10 minutes talking to my son, asking him about his running, what my son likes about running, and basically encouraging him altogether. His wife then snapped a picture of him with my son. Though I can’t speak for “uninformed” he certainly has done something that endears me. How he is portrayed by the Norwegian media (and here) is completely different than his actual demeanor. What seems as an ego or being smug is likely just supreme confidence. I think his jabs at Kerr are nothing more than calculated tactics. I would withhold judgement from a man until you actually interact
I met him once. Just are you Jakob Ingebrigtsen. Yes I am, then asked for an autograph and photo. He seemed very nice and respectful, very different from his interviews where I am assuming the arrogance helps keep him calm and stress free which is shown to tire you out even if you don't do any actions because of your stress.
It sure shows how likeable Jakob is when another Norwegian wants him to lose.
You are cheering for Kerr right? But you also think every pro is doping so therefore you are cheering for a doper(not saying he is but you think they all are).
i think it really just shows how unlikable nordas is.
Except he doesn't attract endless threads that highlight a personality that is routinely disliked.
You seen all the Nordas excuse threads? He has not raced in a while but search his name and there should be some where he had an excuse ready every time he lost.
does anybody take this douche bag and that other douchbad (khamis) seriously? its getting difficult at this point tell whether they are trolling or not, either way truly pathetic human beings
The temperate and measured response of a typical Jakob fan.
He was talking about Khamis so termperate conversation is ruled out.
It sure shows how likeable Jakob is when another Norwegian wants him to lose.
You are cheering for Kerr right? But you also think every pro is doping so therefore you are cheering for a doper(not saying he is but you think they all are).
I thought this was a discussion about likeability rather than doping. If you want to discuss doping, where do you want to start? About 1970?
Except he doesn't attract endless threads that highlight a personality that is routinely disliked.
You seen all the Nordas excuse threads? He has not raced in a while but search his name and there should be some where he had an excuse ready every time he lost.
In that respect he appears only to be mini-Me next to Jakob.
Actually it does make a massive difference. He stays often for up to 2 hours signing autographs after races in Norway. He also supports his local community and athletics club as well. My son and I ran into him and his wife at a bakery in Oslo this last fall. Of course, my son needed an autograph despite my better judgement. He spent at least 10 minutes talking to my son, asking him about his running, what my son likes about running, and basically encouraging him altogether. His wife then snapped a picture of him with my son. Though I can’t speak for “uninformed” he certainly has done something that endears me. How he is portrayed by the Norwegian media (and here) is completely different than his actual demeanor. What seems as an ego or being smug is likely just supreme confidence. I think his jabs at Kerr are nothing more than calculated tactics. I would withhold judgement from a man until you actually interact
I met him once. Just are you Jakob Ingebrigtsen. Yes I am, then asked for an autograph and photo. He seemed very nice and respectful, very different from his interviews where I am assuming the arrogance helps keep him calm and stress free which is shown to tire you out even if you don't do any actions because of your stress.
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